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Flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver, about 3h 41m door to door (135 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 41m
Salt Lake City to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 41mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver
Best ways to fly from Salt Lake City 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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SLC Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Mon16:15 SLC17:34 DEN0h 56m connection18:30 DEN20:56 DSMSouthwest 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
- 1,529 km950 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hDes Moines vs Salt Lake City
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- SLC → DSM
Flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver. 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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,529 km.
Where do you change planes between Salt Lake City and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Salt Lake City and Des Moines?
Salt Lake City: Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Salt Lake City and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Salt Lake City.





