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Flights from Des Moines to Richmond
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Richmond. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Atlanta, about 3h 52m door to door (98 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 52m
Des Moines to Richmond at a glance
Fastest journey3h 52mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Richmond
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) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed13:30 DSM16:30 CLT1h 00m connection17:30 CLT18:22 RICAmerican Airlines
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) RIC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Tue11:15 DSM14:04 ATL0h 56m connection15:00 ATL16:21 RICDelta Air Lines
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DSM Chicago (ORD) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Sun14:00 DSM15:15 ORD1h 30m connection16:45 ORD19:23 RICSkyWest
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DSM Dallas (DFW) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW22:34 RICAmerican Airlines
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DSM Nashville (BNA) RIC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Thu09:30 DSM10:51 BNA2h 54m connection13:45 BNA16:00 RICAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
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DSM Orlando (MCO) RIC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines
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
- 1,456 km904 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 52mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hRichmond vs Des Moines
- Currency in Richmond
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → RIC
Flights from Des Moines to Richmond: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Richmond?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Atlanta and Chicago. 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 Richmond?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,456 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Richmond?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Richmond?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Richmond?
Richmond is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
