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Flights from Des Moines to Mobile

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Mobile. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 46m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 46m
DSMMOBATL

Des Moines to Mobile at a glance

Fastest journey3h 46mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Mobile

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) MOB
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun12:00 DSM14:49 ATL0h 56m connection15:45 ATL15:46 MOBDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 46m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) MOB
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sun07:30 DSM10:30 CLT2h 00m connection12:30 CLT12:51 MOBAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 21m
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DSM Houston (IAH) MOB
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir
Sat06:00 DSM08:03 IAH6h 42m connection14:45 IAH15:51 MOBUnited Airlines + CommutAir
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 9h 51m
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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
1,310 km814 miles
Journey time
3h 46mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneMobile vs Des Moines
Currency in Mobile
USD
Airports
DSM → MOB

Flights from Des Moines to Mobile: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Mobile?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Houston. 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 Mobile?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,310 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Mobile?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Houston (IAH). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Mobile?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Mobile: Mobile Regional Airport (MOB).

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