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Flights from Fresno to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Fresno to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Denver, about 4h 26m door to door (57 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
FATDSMDEN

Fresno to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 26mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Denver

Best ways to fly from Fresno 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.

1
FAT Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Sat11:15 FAT12:08 LAS0h 52m connection13:00 LAS17:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 26m
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FAT Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon05:15 FAT08:12 DEN1h 33m connection09:45 DEN12:15 DSMUnited Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 00m
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FAT Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu11:15 FAT16:08 DFW0h 52m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
21 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m
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FAT Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat07:15 FAT12:54 ORD3h 06m connection16:00 ORD17:06 DSMUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 51m
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FAT Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun13:15 FAT14:36 PHX4h 39m connection19:15 PHX23:49 DSMAmerican Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 34m
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FAT Portland (PDX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 43m
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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
2,309 km1,434 miles
Journey time
4h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDes Moines vs Fresno
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
FAT → DSM

Flights from Fresno to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Fresno to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Denver and 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 Fresno to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,309 km.
Where do you change planes between Fresno and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). Allegiant Air flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Fresno and Des Moines?
Fresno: Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Fresno and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Fresno.

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