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Flights from Lakeland to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Lakeland to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Nashville, about 7h 24m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 49m
LALDSMATL

Lakeland to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 49mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Lakeland 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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LAL Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sun07:00 LAL08:21 ATL4h 09m connection12:30 ATL13:24 DSMAvelo Airlines + Delta Air Lines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 24m
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LAL Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Avelo Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 49m
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3
LAL Orlando (SFB) DSM
Leg 1: Air Alfa · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 55m
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LAL Austin (AUS) DSM
Leg 1: Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 03m
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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
1,841 km1,143 miles
Journey time
5h 49mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Lakeland
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
LAL → DSM

Flights from Lakeland to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lakeland to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Nashville and Orlando. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Lakeland to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,841 km.
Where do you change planes between Lakeland and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Nashville (BNA), Orlando (SFB) and Austin (AUS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lakeland and Des Moines?
Lakeland: Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Lakeland and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Lakeland.

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