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Flights from State College to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from State College to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 6h 36m door to door (4 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 5h 45m
SCEDSMORD

State College to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 45mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from State College 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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SCE Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat18:00 SCE18:37 ORD3h 53m connection22:30 ORD23:36 DSMSkyWest + United Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 36m
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SCE Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon06:30 SCE07:44 CLT9h 46m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 01m
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SCE Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 45m
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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
1,320 km820 miles
Journey time
5h 45mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs State College
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
SCE → DSM

Flights from State College to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from State College to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Philadelphia. 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 State College to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,320 km.
Where do you change planes between State College and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT) and Philadelphia (PHL). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve State College and Des Moines?
State College: State College Regional Airport (SCE). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between State College and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind State College.

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