Flights from Little Rock to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Little Rock to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 5h 21m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 14m

Little Rock to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 14mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Little Rock 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.

LIT Chicago (ORD) DSM

Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest

Mon12:15 LIT13:54 ORD2h 36m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMEnvoy Air + United Airlines

10 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 21m

LIT Dallas (DFW) DSM

Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines

Mon17:45 LIT19:00 DFW2h 30m connection21:30 DFW23:07 DSMEnvoy Air + American Airlines

8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m

LIT Nashville (BNA) DSM

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air

Self-transfer likely ~5h 14m

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: 769 km478 miles
Journey time: 5h 14mon current schedules
Time difference: NoneDes Moines vs Little Rock
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: LIT → DSM

Flights from Little Rock to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Little Rock to Des Moines?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Dallas and Nashville. 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 Little Rock to Des Moines?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 769 km.

Where do you change planes between Little Rock and Des Moines?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Nashville (BNA). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Little Rock and Des Moines?

Little Rock: Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field (LIT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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