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Flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 6h 16m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 16m
DSMAVPCLT

Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre at a glance

Fastest journey6h 16mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre

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) AVP
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Fri15:30 DSM16:51 ORD3h 24m connection20:15 ORD22:46 AVPUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 16m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) AVP
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon13:30 DSM16:30 CLT5h 15m connection21:45 CLT23:08 AVPAmerican Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 38m
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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
1,477 km917 miles
Journey time
6h 16mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hWilkes-Barre vs Des Moines
Currency in Wilkes-Barre
USD
Airports
DSM → AVP

Flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Wilkes-Barre?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Charlotte. 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 Wilkes-Barre?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,477 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Wilkes-Barre?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Charlotte (CLT). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Wilkes-Barre?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Wilkes-Barre: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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