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Flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 26m door to door (49 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
PSPDSMDEN

Palm Springs to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 26mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas

Best ways to fly from Palm Springs 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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PSP Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat07:30 PSP10:12 DEN1h 18m connection11:30 DEN13:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
22 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 26m
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PSP Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Wed11:15 PSP11:58 LAS1h 02m connection13:00 LAS17:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 26m
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PSP Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Mon10:30 PSP11:27 PHX2h 03m connection13:30 PHX18:06 DSMSkyWest
4 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 36m
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PSP Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:30 PSP16:04 ORD0h 56m connection17:00 ORD18:06 DSMUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 36m
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PSP Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:15 PSP10:52 DFW2h 23m connection13:15 DFW14:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 37m
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PSP Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sat12:15 PSP16:54 IAH3h 36m connection20:30 IAH22:21 DSMSkyWest + United Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 06m
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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
2,184 km1,356 miles
Journey time
4h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDes Moines vs Palm Springs
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
PSP → DSM

Flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Palm Springs to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. 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 Palm Springs to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,184 km.
Where do you change planes between Palm Springs and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Chicago (ORD). Southwest Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Palm Springs and Des Moines?
Palm Springs: Palm Springs International Airport (PSP). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Palm Springs and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Palm Springs.

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