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Flights from Dubai to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Dubai to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Houston, about 19h 36m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 13m
DXBDSMORD

Dubai to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey19h 13mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Houston

Best ways to fly from Dubai 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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DXB Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu10:30 DXB16:13 ORD3h 47m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMEmirates + United Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 36m
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DXB Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu09:45 DXB17:03 IAH3h 12m connection20:15 IAH22:06 DSMEmirates + United Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 21h 21m
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3
DXB Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~21h 22m
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4
DXB New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: Emirates, United Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 19m
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DXB Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 54m
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DXB Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~19h 13m
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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
11,927 km7,407 miles
Journey time
19h 13mon current schedules
Time difference
-10hDes Moines vs Dubai
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
DXB, DWC → DSM

Flights from Dubai to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Houston and Orlando. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,927 km.
Where do you change planes between Dubai and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH), Orlando (MCO) and New York (EWR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dubai and Des Moines?
Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Dubai and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 10 hours behind Dubai.

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