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Flights from Edmonton to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Edmonton to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Chicago, about 5h 00m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 00m
YEGDSMDEN

Edmonton to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 00mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Edmonton 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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YEA Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Tue06:15 YEA08:44 DEN1h 01m connection09:45 DEN12:15 DSMUnited Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 00m
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YEA Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~5h 57m
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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
1,985 km1,233 miles
Journey time
5h 00mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hDes Moines vs Edmonton
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
YEG → DSM

Flights from Edmonton to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edmonton to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver and 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 Edmonton to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,985 km.
Where do you change planes between Edmonton and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN) and Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edmonton and Des Moines?
Edmonton: Edmonton International Airport (YEG). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Edmonton and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Edmonton.

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