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Flights from Des Moines to Ottawa

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Ottawa. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Boston, about 4h 29m door to door (36 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 29m
DSMYOWORD

Des Moines to Ottawa at a glance

Fastest journey4h 29mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Boston

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Ottawa

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) YOW
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Thu16:15 DSM17:36 ORD1h 24m connection19:00 ORD21:44 YOWUnited Airlines
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 29m
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DSM Boston (BOS) YOW
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Porter Airlines
Fri07:15 DSM10:51 BOS3h 39m connection14:30 BOS15:45 YOWAllegiant Air + Porter Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 30m
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DSM New York (EWR) YOW
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 12m
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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
1,504 km934 miles
Journey time
4h 29mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hOttawa vs Des Moines
Currency in Ottawa
CAD
Airports
DSM → YOW

Flights from Des Moines to Ottawa: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Ottawa?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Boston and New York. 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 Ottawa?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 29m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,504 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Ottawa?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Boston (BOS) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Ottawa?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Ottawa?
Ottawa is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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