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Flights from Des Moines to Ontario

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Ontario. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 4h 49m door to door (113 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 49m
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Des Moines to Ontario at a glance

Fastest journey4h 49mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Ontario

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 Las Vegas (LAS) ONT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon12:45 DSM13:40 LAS1h 05m connection14:45 LAS15:34 ONTSouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 49m
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DSM Denver (DEN) ONT
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue07:15 DSM07:54 DEN1h 06m connection09:00 DEN10:05 ONTSouthwest Airlines
39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 50m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) ONT
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri14:45 DSM15:33 PHX1h 27m connection17:00 PHX18:04 ONTAmerican Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 19m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) ONT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Thu19:30 DSM21:17 DFW0h 58m connection22:15 DFW23:04 ONTAmerican Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 34m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) ONT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD3h 09m connection20:45 ORD22:41 ONTUnited Airlines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 26m
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DSM Houston (IAH) ONT
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Mon15:00 DSM17:06 IAH3h 39m connection20:45 IAH21:38 ONTMesa Airlines + United Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 38m
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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
2,260 km1,403 miles
Journey time
4h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hOntario vs Des Moines
Currency in Ontario
USD
Airports
DSM → ONT

Flights from Des Moines to Ontario: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Ontario?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Denver and Phoenix. 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 Ontario?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,260 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Ontario?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Ontario?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Ontario: Ontario International Airport (ONT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ontario?
Ontario is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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