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Flights from Syracuse to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Syracuse to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 4h 21m door to door (61 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 21m
SYRDSMORD

Syracuse to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 21mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Syracuse 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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SYR Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue17:45 SYR18:47 ORD1h 13m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMUnited Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 21m
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SYR Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:15 SYR08:01 CLT1h 14m connection09:15 CLT10:16 DSMAmerican Airlines
16 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 01m
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SYR Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon06:15 SYR08:19 ATL1h 11m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 09m
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SYR Boston (BOS) DSM
Leg 1: JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Mon07:00 SYR07:56 BOS3h 19m connection11:15 BOS13:10 DSMJetBlue Airways + Allegiant Air
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 7h 10m
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SYR Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 55m
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SYR Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
One airline, one ticket ~5h 03m
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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
1,444 km897 miles
Journey time
4h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Syracuse
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
SYR → DSM

Flights from Syracuse to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Syracuse to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. 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 Syracuse to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,444 km.
Where do you change planes between Syracuse and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Boston (BOS). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Syracuse and Des Moines?
Syracuse: Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Syracuse and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Syracuse.

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