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Flights from Detroit to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Detroit to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 06m door to door (74 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 06m
Detroit to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 06mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
Best ways to fly from Detroit to Des Moines
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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DTT Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun08:45 DTT08:59 ORD0h 46m connection09:45 ORD10:51 DSMUnited Airlines
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DTT Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Wed21:45 DTT22:05 BNA9h 10m connection07:15 BNA08:38 DSMDelta Air Lines + Allegiant 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
- 878 km545 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Detroit
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- DTW → DSM
Flights from Detroit to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Detroit to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Nashville. 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 Detroit to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 878 km.
Where do you change planes between Detroit and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Detroit and Des Moines?
Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Detroit and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Detroit.
