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Flights from Des Moines to Miami
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Miami. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 4h 23m door to door (111 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 23m
Des Moines to Miami at a glance
Fastest journey4h 23mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Miami
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) MIA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Wed16:15 DSM19:04 ATL0h 56m connection20:00 ATL21:38 MIADelta Air Lines
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) MIA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Tue13:00 DSM16:00 CLT0h 45m connection16:45 CLT18:27 MIAAmerican Airlines
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DSM Chicago (ORD) MIA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sun06:00 DSM07:21 ORD0h 54m connection08:15 ORD12:06 MIAUnited Airlines
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DSM Dallas (DFW) MIA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Tue16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW22:40 MIAAmerican Airlines
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DSM Houston (IAH) MIA
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sat15:00 DSM17:06 IAH2h 09m connection19:15 IAH22:22 MIAMesa Airlines + United Airlines
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DSM Nashville (BNA) MIA
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA8h 24m connection19:15 BNA22:10 MIAAllegiant Air + American Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 2,149 km1,335 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 23mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hMiami vs Des Moines
- Currency in Miami
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → MIA
Flights from Des Moines to Miami: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Miami?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Miami?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,149 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Miami?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Miami?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Miami?
Miami is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.





