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Flights from Des Moines to Waco
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Waco. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas, about 6h 45m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 45m
Des Moines to Waco at a glance
Fastest journey6h 45mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Waco
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) ACT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
Fri16:45 DSM18:32 DFW4h 28m connection23:00 DFW23:30 ACTAmerican Airlines + Envoy Air
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
- 1,159 km720 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneWaco vs Des Moines
- Currency in Waco
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → ACT
Flights from Des Moines to Waco: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Waco?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in 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 Waco?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,159 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Waco?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Waco?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Waco: Waco Regional Airport (ACT).





