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Flights from Des Moines to Sacramento

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Sacramento. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 47m door to door (119 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 47m
DSMSMFDEN

Des Moines to Sacramento at a glance

Fastest journey4h 47mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Sacramento

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 Denver (DEN) SAC
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun19:30 DSM20:09 DEN0h 51m connection21:00 DEN22:17 SACSouthwest Airlines
40 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 47m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) SAC
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon12:00 DSM12:55 LAS0h 50m connection13:45 LAS15:03 SACSouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 03m
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DSM Los Angeles (LAX) SAC
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Sat19:30 DSM20:53 LAX1h 07m connection22:00 LAX23:13 SACSkyWest
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 43m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri14:45 DSM15:33 PHX1h 27m connection17:00 PHX18:48 SACAmerican Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 03m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW20:22 SACAmerican Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 07m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) SAC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Fri06:30 DSM07:51 ORD1h 39m connection09:30 ORD11:43 SACUnited Airlines
36 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 13m
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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
2,383 km1,480 miles
Journey time
4h 47mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSacramento vs Des Moines
Currency in Sacramento
USD
Airports
DSM → SMF

Flights from Des Moines to Sacramento: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Sacramento?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Los Angeles. 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 Sacramento?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 47m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,383 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Sacramento?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Los Angeles (LAX) and Phoenix (PHX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Sacramento?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sacramento?
Sacramento is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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