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Flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 3h 14m door to door (149 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 14m
Pittsburgh to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 14mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Pittsburgh 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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PIT Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon16:15 PIT16:37 ORD0h 53m connection17:30 ORD18:29 DSMRepublic Airlines
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PIT Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Fri20:30 PIT21:39 CLT0h 51m connection22:30 CLT23:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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PIT Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue07:15 PIT08:39 ATL0h 51m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
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
- 1,149 km714 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Pittsburgh
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- PIT → DSM
Flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Pittsburgh to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,149 km.
Where do you change planes between Pittsburgh and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Pittsburgh and Des Moines?
Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Pittsburgh and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Pittsburgh.
