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Flights from Des Moines to Roanoke

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Roanoke. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 4h 10m door to door (32 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 4h 10m
DSMROAORD

Des Moines to Roanoke at a glance

Fastest journey4h 10mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Roanoke

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 Atlanta (ATL) ROA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 DSM21:49 ATL1h 11m connection23:00 ATL00:10 ROADelta Air Lines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 10m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) ROA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sun11:15 DSM14:15 CLT2h 45m connection17:00 CLT17:39 ROAAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 24m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) ROA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun15:30 DSM16:51 ORD3h 09m connection20:00 ORD22:28 ROAUnited Airlines + SkyWest
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 58m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) ROA
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~6h 04m
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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
1,263 km784 miles
Journey time
4h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hRoanoke vs Des Moines
Currency in Roanoke
USD
Airports
DSM → ROA

Flights from Des Moines to Roanoke: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Roanoke?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte 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 Roanoke?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,263 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Roanoke?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Roanoke?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Roanoke: Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Roanoke?
Roanoke is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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