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Flights from Des Moines to Sao Paulo
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Sao Paulo. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Houston, about 12h 38m door to door (34 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 38m
Des Moines to Sao Paulo at a glance
Fastest journey12h 38mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Houston
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Sao Paulo
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) SAO
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 24m connection21:45 ORD09:38 SAOUnited Airlines
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DSM Houston (IAH) SAO
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
Sun15:00 DSM17:06 IAH2h 09m connection19:15 IAH06:54 SAOMesa Airlines + United Airlines
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DSM Dallas (DFW) SAO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu16:30 DSM18:17 DFW2h 43m connection21:00 DFW08:41 SAOAmerican Airlines
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DSM Orlando (MCO) SAO
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, LATAM 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
- 8,709 km5,408 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 38mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +3hSao Paulo vs Des Moines
- Currency in Sao Paulo
- BRL
- Airports
- DSM → GRU, VCP, CGH
Flights from Des Moines to Sao Paulo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Sao Paulo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Houston and Dallas. 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 Sao Paulo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,709 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Sao Paulo?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 3 hours ahead of Des Moines.
