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Flights from Memphis to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Memphis to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 36m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 36m
MEMDSMORD

Memphis to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Memphis 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.

1
MEM Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun07:15 MEM08:56 ORD0h 49m connection09:45 ORD10:51 DSMUnited Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 36m
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MEM Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~4h 58m
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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
781 km485 miles
Journey time
3h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Memphis
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MEM → DSM

Flights from Memphis to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Memphis 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 Memphis to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 781 km.
Where do you change planes between Memphis and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Memphis and Des Moines?
Memphis: Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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