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Flights from Seattle to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Seattle to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Las Vegas, about 4h 41m door to door (401 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 41m
Seattle to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 41mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Las Vegas
Best ways to fly from Seattle 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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SEA Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sat13:45 SEA17:12 DEN0h 48m connection18:00 DEN20:26 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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SEA Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Mon07:00 SEA09:16 LAS0h 59m connection10:15 LAS14:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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SEA Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun10:30 SEA16:14 DFW0h 46m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
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SEA Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sun17:00 SEA19:44 PHX1h 01m connection20:45 PHX01:19 DSMAlaska Airlines + American Airlines
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SEA Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri23:45 SEA05:34 ORD2h 11m connection07:45 ORD08:42 DSMAlaska Airlines + SkyWest
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SEA Portland (PDX) DSM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Horizon Air · Leg 2: 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
- 2,354 km1,462 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 41mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +2hDes Moines vs Seattle
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- SEA, BFI → DSM
Flights from Seattle to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Seattle to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Las Vegas and Dallas. 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 Seattle to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,354 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Las Vegas (LAS), Dallas (DFW) and Phoenix (PHX). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Des Moines?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Seattle.
