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Flights from Reykjavik to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 9h 36m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 9h 36m
Reykjavik to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey9h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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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REK Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Icelandair, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun16:45 REK18:14 ORD2h 01m connection20:15 ORD21:21 DSMIcelandair + United Airlines
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REK Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat11:15 REK12:45 DEN5h 15m connection18:00 DEN20:26 DSMIcelandair + Southwest 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
- 5,069 km3,148 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 36mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -6hDes Moines vs Reykjavik
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- KEF, RKV → DSM
Flights from Reykjavik to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver and Nashville. 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 Reykjavik to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,069 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Nashville (BNA) and New York (EWR). Icelandair flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Des Moines?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 6 hours behind Reykjavik.
