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Flights from Des Moines to Reykjavik
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Reykjavik. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 8h 38m door to door (40 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 38m
Des Moines to Reykjavik at a glance
Fastest journey8h 38mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Reykjavik
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) REK
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Icelandair, United Airlines
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 24m connection21:45 ORD08:38 REKUnited Airlines
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DSM Denver (DEN) REK
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair
Thu14:30 DSM15:09 DEN5h 21m connection20:30 DEN09:32 REKSouthwest Airlines + Icelandair
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DSM Boston (BOS) REK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Icelandair
Mon07:15 DSM10:51 BOS9h 54m connection20:45 BOS05:32 REKAllegiant Air + Icelandair
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DSM Nashville (BNA) REK
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Icelandair
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA10h 09m connection21:00 BNA08:10 REKAllegiant Air + Icelandair
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
- 5,069 km3,148 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +6hReykjavik vs Des Moines
- Currency in Reykjavik
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → KEF, RKV
Flights from Des Moines to Reykjavik: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Reykjavik?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Boston. 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 Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,069 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Boston (BOS) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Reykjavik?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 6 hours ahead of Des Moines.
