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Flights from Rome to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Rome to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Denver, about 12h 06m door to door (67 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 06m
Rome to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey12h 06mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Denver
Best ways to fly from Rome 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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ROM Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, ITA Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon05:15 ROM08:04 ORD1h 11m connection09:15 ORD10:21 DSMEthiopian Airlines + United Airlines
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ROM Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Thu14:45 ROM17:49 DEN1h 11m connection19:00 DEN21:30 DSMUnited Airlines
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ROM Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon15:15 ROM19:41 ATL1h 34m connection21:15 ATL22:09 DSMDelta Air Lines
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ROM Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun14:15 ROM18:40 DFW2h 35m connection21:15 DFW22:52 DSMAmerican Airlines
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ROM Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun14:00 ROM17:50 CLT4h 40m connection22:30 CLT23:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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ROM Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: ITA Airways · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sat11:30 ROM16:11 IAH4h 19m connection20:30 IAH22:21 DSMITA Airways + United 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
- 8,142 km5,056 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hDes Moines vs Rome
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- FCO, CIA → DSM
Flights from Rome to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rome to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Denver 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 Rome to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,142 km.
Where do you change planes between Rome and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Denver (DEN), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rome and Des Moines?
Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Rome and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 7 hours behind Rome.





