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Flights from Jackson to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Jackson to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Dallas, about 3h 39m door to door (54 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 39m
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Jackson to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 39mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Jackson 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
JAN Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon11:15 JAN13:15 ATL0h 45m connection14:00 ATL14:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
51 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 39m
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JAN Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun07:15 JAN08:35 DFW4h 40m connection13:15 DFW14:52 DSMEnvoy Air + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 37m
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JAN Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: CommutAir · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sat09:30 JAN10:33 IAH9h 57m connection20:30 IAH22:21 DSMCommutAir + United Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 51m
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JAN Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 14m
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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
1,077 km669 miles
Journey time
3h 39mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Jackson
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
JAN → DSM

Flights from Jackson to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Jackson to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Dallas and Houston. 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 Jackson to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,077 km.
Where do you change planes between Jackson and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH) and Nashville (BNA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Jackson and Des Moines?
Jackson: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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