Flights from Manchester to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Philadelphia, about 3h 54m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 54m

Manchester to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Philadelphia

Best ways to fly from Manchester 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.

MHT Chicago (MDW) DSM

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines

Thu08:00 MHT09:10 MDW0h 50m connection10:00 MDW10:54 DSMSouthwest Airlines

11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 54m

MHT Philadelphia (PHL) DSM

Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Allegiant Air

Self-transfer likely ~6h 02m

MHT Nashville (BNA) DSM

Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air

Self-transfer likely ~6h 27m

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: 1,827 km1,135 miles
Journey time: 3h 54mon current schedules
Time difference: -1hDes Moines vs Manchester
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: MHT → DSM

Flights from Manchester to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manchester to Des Moines?

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

With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,827 km.

Where do you change planes between Manchester and Des Moines?

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

Which airports serve Manchester and Des Moines?

Manchester: Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

What is the time difference between Manchester and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Manchester.

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