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Flights from Des Moines to Reno

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Reno. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 34m door to door (99 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 34m

Des Moines to Reno at a glance

Fastest journey4h 34mVia Denver, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Reno

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

DSM Denver (DEN) RNO

Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines

Sun19:30 DSM20:09 DEN0h 51m connection21:00 DEN22:04 RNOSouthwest Airlines

39 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 34m

DSM Las Vegas (LAS) RNO

Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Tue12:30 DSM13:25 LAS0h 50m connection14:15 LAS15:24 RNOSouthwest Airlines

13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 54m

DSM Phoenix (PHX) RNO

Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines

Fri14:45 DSM15:33 PHX1h 27m connection17:00 PHX18:39 RNOAmerican Airlines

13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 54m

DSM Dallas (DFW) RNO

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines

Mon06:45 DSM08:32 DFW0h 58m connection09:30 DFW10:40 RNOAmerican Airlines

16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 55m

DSM Chicago (ORD) RNO

Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines

Mon08:00 DSM09:21 ORD1h 09m connection10:30 ORD12:32 RNOUnited Airlines

17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 32m

DSM Los Angeles (LAX) RNO

Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest

Sat19:30 DSM20:53 LAX11h 22m connection08:15 LAX09:29 RNOSkyWest

1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 59m

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: 2,216 km1,376 miles
Journey time: 4h 34mon current schedules
Time difference: -2hReno vs Des Moines
Currency in Reno: USD
Airports: DSM → RNO

Flights from Des Moines to Reno: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Reno?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas 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 Reno?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,216 km.

Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Reno?

The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Des Moines and Reno?

Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Reno: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Reno?

Reno is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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