Flights from Louisville to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Louisville to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 4h 12m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 12m

Louisville to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 12mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Louisville 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.

SDF Chicago (ORD) DSM

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

Sat05:30 SDF05:36 ORD2h 09m connection07:45 ORD08:42 DSMRepublic Airlines + SkyWest

12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 12m

SDF Nashville (BNA) DSM

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air

Self-transfer likely ~4h 52m

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: 766 km476 miles
Journey time: 4h 12mon current schedules
Time difference: -1hDes Moines vs Louisville
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: SDF → DSM

Flights from Louisville to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Louisville to Des Moines?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago 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 Louisville to Des Moines?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 766 km.

Where do you change planes between Louisville and Des Moines?

The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). Republic Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Louisville and Des Moines?

Louisville: Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

What is the time difference between Louisville and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Louisville.

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