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Flights from Mobile to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Mobile to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Atlanta, about 3h 56m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 56m
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Mobile to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 56mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Mobile 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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MOB Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: CommutAir, SkyWest, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Mon10:00 MOB11:12 IAH0h 48m connection12:00 IAH13:56 DSMMesa Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 56m
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MOB Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri06:15 MOB08:12 ATL1h 18m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m
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MOB Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:30 MOB09:53 CLT7h 37m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 01m
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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
1,310 km814 miles
Journey time
3h 56mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Mobile
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MOB → DSM

Flights from Mobile to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mobile to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Mobile to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,310 km.
Where do you change planes between Mobile and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL) and Charlotte (CLT). CommutAir flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mobile and Des Moines?
Mobile: Mobile Regional Airport (MOB). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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