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Flights from Des Moines to Traverse City
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Traverse City. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 09m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 09m
Des Moines to Traverse City at a glance
Fastest journey3h 09mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Traverse City
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) TVC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air
Wed11:30 DSM12:51 ORD0h 54m connection13:45 ORD15:39 TVCUnited 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
- 740 km460 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 09mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hTraverse City vs Des Moines
- Currency in Traverse City
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → TVC
Flights from Des Moines to Traverse City: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Traverse City?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Traverse City?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 740 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Traverse City?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Traverse City?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Traverse City?
Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
