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Flights from Miami to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Miami to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 4h 24m door to door (336 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 24m
Miami to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 24mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Miami 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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MIA Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon14:30 MIA16:05 ATL0h 55m connection17:00 ATL17:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
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MIA Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed08:15 MIA09:57 CLT1h 03m connection11:00 CLT12:01 DSMAmerican Airlines
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MIA Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu14:15 MIA16:05 DFW0h 55m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
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MIA Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu13:00 MIA15:02 ORD1h 28m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMUnited Airlines
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MIA Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu17:15 MIA18:33 IAH1h 42m connection20:15 IAH22:06 DSMUnited Airlines
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MIA Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
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
- 2,149 km1,335 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 24mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Miami
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- MIA → DSM
Flights from Miami to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Miami to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte 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 Miami to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,149 km.
Where do you change planes between Miami and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Miami and Des Moines?
Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Miami and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Miami.
