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Flights from Kauai Island to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Kauai Island to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 9h 59m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 9h 59m
LIHDSMDEN

Kauai Island to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey9h 59mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Phoenix

Best ways to fly from Kauai Island 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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LIH Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun19:30 LIH05:56 DEN2h 04m connection08:00 DEN10:29 DSMUnited Airlines + SkyWest
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 59m
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LIH Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Fri21:00 LIH05:38 PHX2h 52m connection08:30 PHX13:04 DSMAmerican Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 04m
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LIH Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Sun20:30 LIH04:54 LAS5h 21m connection10:15 LAS14:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 26m
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LIH Portland (PDX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 44m
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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
6,423 km3,989 miles
Journey time
9h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
+4hDes Moines vs Kauai Island
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
LIH → DSM

Flights from Kauai Island to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kauai Island to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas. 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 Kauai Island to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,423 km.
Where do you change planes between Kauai Island and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), Las Vegas (LAS) and Portland (PDX). United Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kauai Island and Des Moines?
Kauai Island: Lihue Airport (LIH). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Kauai Island and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 4 hours ahead of Kauai Island.

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