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Flights from Des Moines to Midland

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Midland. The fastest way is one stop via Austin or Dallas, about 5h 11m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 11m
DSMMAFDEN

Des Moines to Midland at a glance

Fastest journey5h 11mVia Austin, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Austin or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Midland

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 Austin (AUS) MAF
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Thu08:00 DSM09:59 AUS2h 16m connection12:15 AUS13:11 MAFAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 11m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) MAF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air
Mon06:45 DSM08:32 DFW2h 28m connection11:00 DFW12:01 MAFAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 16m
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DSM Denver (DEN) MAF
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, SkyWest
Sat07:00 DSM07:39 DEN2h 21m connection10:00 DEN12:41 MAFSouthwest Airlines + SkyWest
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 41m
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DSM Houston (IAH) MAF
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sun15:00 DSM17:06 IAH2h 54m connection20:00 IAH21:06 MAFMesa Airlines + United Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 06m
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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
1,304 km810 miles
Journey time
5h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneMidland vs Des Moines
Currency in Midland
USD
Airports
DSM → MAF

Flights from Des Moines to Midland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Midland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Austin, Dallas and Denver. 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 Midland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,304 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Midland?
The best connecting points are Austin (AUS), Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN) and Houston (IAH). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Midland?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Midland: Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF).

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