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Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 33m door to door (69 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 33m
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Des Moines to Palm Springs at a glance

Fastest journey4h 33mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Palm Springs

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

1
DSM Denver (DEN) PSP
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon07:00 DSM07:39 DEN0h 51m connection08:30 DEN09:33 PSPSouthwest Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 33m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) PSP
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon12:00 DSM12:55 LAS1h 20m connection14:15 LAS15:03 PSPSouthwest Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 03m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) PSP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW19:43 PSPAmerican Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 28m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) PSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, SkyWest
Sun14:30 DSM15:18 PHX1h 42m connection17:00 PHX18:00 PSPAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 30m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) PSP
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Wed08:00 DSM09:21 ORD0h 54m connection10:15 ORD12:13 PSPUnited Airlines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 13m
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DSM Los Angeles (LAX) PSP
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~5h 37m
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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
2,184 km1,356 miles
Journey time
4h 33mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hPalm Springs vs Des Moines
Currency in Palm Springs
USD
Airports
DSM → PSP

Flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Palm Springs?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Dallas. 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 Palm Springs?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,184 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Palm Springs?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW) and Phoenix (PHX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Palm Springs?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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