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Flights from Des Moines to Rome
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Rome. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Atlanta, about 12h 45m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 45m
Des Moines to Rome at a glance
Fastest journey12h 45mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Rome
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 Dallas (DFW) ROM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW12:00 ROMAmerican Airlines
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) ROM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Ethiopian Airlines
Wed16:15 DSM19:04 ATL2h 26m connection21:30 ATL12:29 ROMDelta Air Lines
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) ROM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon13:30 DSM16:30 CLT3h 30m connection20:00 CLT10:35 ROMAmerican Airlines
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DSM Denver (DEN) ROM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon14:45 DSM15:24 DEN2h 36m connection18:00 DEN12:01 ROMSouthwest Airlines + United Airlines
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DSM Houston (IAH) ROM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: ITA Airways
Mon15:00 DSM17:06 IAH2h 09m connection19:15 IAH12:16 ROMMesa Airlines + ITA Airways
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DSM Chicago (ORD) ROM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United 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
- 8,142 km5,056 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hRome vs Des Moines
- Currency in Rome
- EUR
- Airports
- DSM → FCO, CIA
Flights from Des Moines to Rome: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Rome?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Rome?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Rome?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Rome?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Rome?
Rome is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.





