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Flights from Des Moines to Seattle

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Seattle. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 5h 14m door to door (119 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 14m
DSMSEADEN

Des Moines to Seattle at a glance

Fastest journey5h 14mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Seattle

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) SEA
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Mon07:00 DSM07:39 DEN0h 51m connection08:30 DEN10:14 SEASouthwest Airlines
40 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 14m
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DSM Las Vegas (LAS) SEA
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Tue12:30 DSM13:25 LAS0h 50m connection14:15 LAS16:41 SEASouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 11m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) SEA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Wed11:30 DSM12:51 ORD0h 54m connection13:45 ORD16:00 SEAUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 30m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) SEA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Thu19:30 DSM21:17 DFW0h 58m connection22:15 DFW00:16 SEAAmerican Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 46m
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DSM Phoenix (PHX) SEA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon05:30 DSM06:18 PHX1h 42m connection08:00 PHX10:54 SEAAmerican Airlines + Alaska Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 24m
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DSM Portland (PDX) SEA
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~6h 43m
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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
2,354 km1,462 miles
Journey time
5h 14mon current schedules
Time difference
-2hSeattle vs Des Moines
Currency in Seattle
USD
Airports
DSM → SEA, BFI

Flights from Des Moines to Seattle: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas 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 Seattle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,354 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Seattle?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Seattle?
Seattle is 2 hours behind Des Moines.

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