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Flights from Gainesville to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Gainesville to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 4h 09m door to door (33 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 09m
GNVDSMATL

Gainesville to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 09mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Gainesville 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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GNV Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 GNV19:57 ATL1h 18m connection21:15 ATL22:09 DSMDelta Air Lines
33 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m
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GNV Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~5h 55m
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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
1,671 km1,038 miles
Journey time
4h 09mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Gainesville
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
GNV → DSM

Flights from Gainesville to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gainesville to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta 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 Gainesville to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,671 km.
Where do you change planes between Gainesville and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Gainesville and Des Moines?
Gainesville: Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Gainesville and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Gainesville.

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