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Flights from Sacramento to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Sacramento to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 26m door to door (171 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 26m
Sacramento to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 26mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Sacramento 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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SAC Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon14:30 SAC17:36 DEN0h 54m connection18:30 DEN20:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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SAC Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Tue11:15 SAC12:27 LAS0h 48m connection13:15 LAS17:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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SAC Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Tue06:00 SAC07:41 PHX0h 49m connection08:30 PHX13:04 DSMAmerican Airlines
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SAC Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu11:00 SAC16:08 DFW0h 52m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
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SAC Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Volaris · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:45 SAC15:35 ORD0h 55m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMUnited Airlines
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SAC Los Angeles (SNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sun09:00 SAC10:16 SNA2h 14m connection12:30 SNA17:32 DSMSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
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
- 2,383 km1,480 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hDes Moines vs Sacramento
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- SMF → DSM
Flights from Sacramento to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sacramento to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix. 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 Sacramento to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,383 km.
Where do you change planes between Sacramento and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Phoenix (PHX) and Dallas (DFW). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sacramento and Des Moines?
Sacramento: Sacramento International Airport (SMF). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Sacramento and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Sacramento.
