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Flights from Lansing to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Lansing to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 5h 51m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 51m
LANDSMORD

Lansing to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Lansing 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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LAN Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon16:15 LAN16:03 ORD3h 57m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMEnvoy Air + United Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 51m
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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
758 km471 miles
Journey time
5h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Lansing
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
LAN → DSM

Flights from Lansing to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lansing to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Lansing to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 758 km.
Where do you change planes between Lansing and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Lansing and Des Moines?
Lansing: Capital Region International Airport (LAN). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Lansing and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Lansing.

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