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Flights from Nantucket to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Nantucket to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Boston, about 5h 55m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 5h 55m
ACKDSMBOS

Nantucket to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 55mVia Boston, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Boston

Best ways to fly from Nantucket 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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ACK Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Cape Air, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Mon08:15 ACK08:54 BOS2h 21m connection11:15 BOS13:10 DSMCape Air + Allegiant Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 55m
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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
1,959 km1,217 miles
Journey time
5h 55mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Nantucket
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ACK → DSM

Flights from Nantucket to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nantucket to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Boston. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Nantucket to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,959 km.
Where do you change planes between Nantucket and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Boston (BOS). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Nantucket and Des Moines?
Nantucket: Nantucket Memorial Airport (ACK). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Nantucket and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Nantucket.

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