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Flights from McAllen to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from McAllen to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 6h 56m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 6h 56m
MFEDSMDFW

McAllen to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey6h 56mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from McAllen 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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MFE Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon07:00 MFE07:57 IAH4h 03m connection12:00 IAH13:56 DSMUnited Airlines + Mesa Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 56m
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MFE Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:00 MFE08:26 DFW5h 04m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMAmerican Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 07m
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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
1,762 km1,094 miles
Journey time
6h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs McAllen
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MFE → DSM

Flights from McAllen to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from McAllen to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston and Dallas. 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 McAllen to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,762 km.
Where do you change planes between McAllen and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve McAllen and Des Moines?
McAllen: McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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