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Flights from Roanoke to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Roanoke to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 5h 24m door to door (14 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 24m
ROADSMORD

Roanoke to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 24mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Roanoke 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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ROA Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:00 ROA07:06 ATL2h 24m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 24m
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ROA Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun18:00 ROA18:40 ORD4h 05m connection22:45 ORD23:44 DSMSkyWest + Republic Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 44m
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ROA Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Fri15:45 ROA16:33 CLT5h 57m connection22:30 CLT23:31 DSMPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 46m
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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
1,263 km784 miles
Journey time
5h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Roanoke
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ROA → DSM

Flights from Roanoke to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Roanoke to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Charlotte. 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 Roanoke to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,263 km.
Where do you change planes between Roanoke and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Roanoke and Des Moines?
Roanoke: Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Roanoke and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Roanoke.

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