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Connecting route · United States → Japan

Flights from Des Moines to Osaka

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Osaka. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Los Angeles, about 24h 16m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 56m
DSMOSAORD

Des Moines to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey17h 56mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Osaka

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 Chicago (ORD) OSA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air
Sat15:15 DSM16:36 ORD9h 09m connection01:45 ORD05:31 OSAUnited Airlines + EVA Air
2 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 24h 16m
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DSM Los Angeles (LAX) OSA
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Japan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 56m
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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
10,164 km6,312 miles
Journey time
17h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
+15hOsaka vs Des Moines
Currency in Osaka
JPY
Airports
DSM → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from Des Moines to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Osaka?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Los Angeles. 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 Osaka?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,164 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Osaka?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Los Angeles (LAX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Osaka?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Osaka?
Osaka is 15 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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