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Connecting route · Mexico → United States

Flights from Monterrey to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Monterrey to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Houston or Dallas, about 5h 06m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 5h 06m
MTYDSMDFW

Monterrey to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 06mVia Houston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Houston or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Monterrey 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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MTY Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Viva · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu16:00 MTY18:12 IAH2h 03m connection20:15 IAH22:06 DSMUnited Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 06m
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MTY Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Viva, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue16:30 MTY19:01 DFW2h 14m connection21:15 DFW22:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
19 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m
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MTY Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Viva, Volaris, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri10:15 MTY14:31 ORD2h 14m connection16:45 ORD17:51 DSMViva + United Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 36m
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MTY Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Aeroméxico Connect, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon09:00 MTY13:33 ATL3h 27m connection17:00 ATL17:54 DSMAeroméxico Connect + Delta Air Lines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 54m
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MTY Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Viva · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 43m
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MTY Austin (AUS) DSM
Leg 1: Viva · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 49m
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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
1,872 km1,163 miles
Journey time
5h 06mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Monterrey
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MTY → DSM

Flights from Monterrey to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Monterrey to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Houston, Dallas and Chicago. 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 Monterrey to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,872 km.
Where do you change planes between Monterrey and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Houston (IAH), Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD) and Atlanta (ATL). United Airlines flies both legs via Houston, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Monterrey and Des Moines?
Monterrey: Monterrey International Airport (MTY). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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