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Flights from Salina to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Salina to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 57m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 57m
Salina to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Salina 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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SLN Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon09:15 SLN10:56 ORD1h 19m connection12:15 ORD13:12 DSMSkyWest
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
- 462 km287 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDes Moines vs Salina
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- SLN → DSM
Flights from Salina to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Salina to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. 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 Salina to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 462 km.
Where do you change planes between Salina and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Salina and Des Moines?
Salina: Salina Municipal Airport (SLN). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).





