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Flights from Sao Paulo to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 13h 24m door to door (24 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 24m
SAODSMORD

Sao Paulo to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey13h 24mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo 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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SAO Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon23:00 SAO07:21 ATL2h 09m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 24m
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SAO Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon22:45 SAO06:43 ORD2h 32m connection09:15 ORD10:21 DSMUnited Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 36m
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SAO Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sun22:00 SAO05:42 IAH6h 18m connection12:00 IAH13:56 DSMUnited Airlines + Mesa Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 56m
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SAO Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun23:00 SAO07:05 DFW6h 25m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 07m
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SAO Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, LATAM Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~14h 23m
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SAO Fort Lauderdale (FLL) DSM
Leg 1: Azul Brazilian Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 17m
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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
8,709 km5,408 miles
Journey time
13h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
-3hDes Moines vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → DSM

Flights from Sao Paulo to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Houston. 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 Sao Paulo to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,709 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Houston (IAH) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Des Moines?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 3 hours behind Sao Paulo.

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