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Flights from Ontario to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Ontario to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Las Vegas or Phoenix, about 4h 26m door to door (151 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
Ontario to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 26mVia Las Vegas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Las Vegas or Phoenix
Best ways to fly from Ontario 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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ONT Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Mon08:30 ONT09:20 LAS0h 55m connection10:15 LAS14:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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ONT Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue06:30 ONT07:32 PHX0h 58m connection08:30 PHX13:04 DSMAmerican Airlines
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ONT Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon14:15 ONT17:10 DEN1h 20m connection18:30 DEN20:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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ONT Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon07:15 ONT12:02 DFW1h 28m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMAmerican Airlines
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ONT Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat07:00 ONT12:50 ORD3h 10m connection16:00 ORD17:06 DSMUnited Airlines
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ONT Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sat11:00 ONT15:57 IAH4h 33m connection20:30 IAH22:21 DSMFrontier Airlines + United Airlines
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
- 2,260 km1,403 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hDes Moines vs Ontario
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- ONT → DSM
Flights from Ontario to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ontario to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Las Vegas, Phoenix and Denver. 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 Ontario to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,260 km.
Where do you change planes between Ontario and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Las Vegas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ontario and Des Moines?
Ontario: Ontario International Airport (ONT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Ontario and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Ontario.





