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Flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Chicago, about 3h 47m door to door (88 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 47m
DSMPITORD

Des Moines to Pittsburgh at a glance

Fastest journey3h 47mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Pittsburgh

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 Charlotte (CLT) PIT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun07:30 DSM10:30 CLT0h 45m connection11:15 CLT12:17 PITAmerican Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 47m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) PIT
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon08:00 DSM09:21 ORD1h 24m connection10:45 ORD13:01 PITUnited Airlines
36 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 01m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) PIT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Wed16:15 DSM19:04 ATL0h 56m connection20:00 ATL21:26 PITDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 11m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) PIT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 24m connection10:15 BNA12:26 PITAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 56m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) PIT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Thu14:00 DSM17:16 PHL2h 59m connection20:15 PHL21:07 PITAllegiant Air + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 07m
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DSM New York (EWR) PIT
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Republic Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 11m
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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
1,149 km714 miles
Journey time
3h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hPittsburgh vs Des Moines
Currency in Pittsburgh
USD
Airports
DSM → PIT

Flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Pittsburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Chicago and Atlanta. 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 Pittsburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,149 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Pittsburgh?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Pittsburgh?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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