Compare airlines and travel sites in one search No booking fees from us
FlightConnect
  1. Home
  2. Flights
  3. Flights from Salt Lake City
  4. Salt Lake City to Des Moines
Connecting route · United States → United States

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
SLCDSMDEN

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.

1
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
135 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 41m
Search

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.

More flights from Salt Lake City