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Flights from Ottawa to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or New York, about 4h 36m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 36m
YOWDSMORD

Ottawa to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or New York

Best ways to fly from Ottawa 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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YOW Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat06:30 YOW07:39 ORD1h 21m connection09:00 ORD10:06 DSMUnited Airlines
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 36m
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YOW New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: Porter Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 12m
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YOW Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 27m
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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
1,504 km934 miles
Journey time
4h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Ottawa
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
YOW → DSM

Flights from Ottawa to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, New York and Boston. 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 Ottawa to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,504 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR) and Boston (BOS). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Des Moines?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Ottawa.

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