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Flights from Reno to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Reno to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Phoenix, about 4h 26m door to door (119 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Reno to Des Moines at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Reno 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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RNO Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Fri15:00 RNO17:57 DEN1h 03m connection19:00 DEN21:26 DSMSouthwest Airlines
55 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 26m
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RNO Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue06:00 RNO07:34 PHX0h 56m connection08:30 PHX13:04 DSMAmerican Airlines
12 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 04m
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RNO Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun07:30 RNO12:30 DFW0h 45m connection13:15 DFW14:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
25 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m
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RNO Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Wed10:15 RNO11:21 LAS1h 39m connection13:00 LAS17:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 26m
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RNO Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
One airline, one ticket ~6h 27m
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RNO Los Angeles (BUR) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~7h 08m
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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
2,216 km1,376 miles
Journey time
4h 26mon current schedules
Time difference
+2hDes Moines vs Reno
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
RNO → DSM

Flights from Reno to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reno to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Phoenix and Dallas. 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 Reno to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,216 km.
Where do you change planes between Reno and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Phoenix (PHX), Dallas (DFW) and Las Vegas (LAS). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reno and Des Moines?
Reno: Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Reno and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Reno.

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