Flights from Tijuana to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Tijuana to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 10h 39m door to door (10 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 39m

Tijuana to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey10h 39mVia Chicago, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Tijuana 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.

TIJ Chicago (MDW) DSM

Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines

Sat06:15 TIJ15:29 MDW2h 31m connection18:00 MDW18:54 DSMVolaris + Southwest Airlines

9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 39m

TIJ Dallas (DFW) DSM

Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: American Airlines

Thu09:15 TIJ18:27 DFW3h 18m connection21:45 DFW23:22 DSMVolaris + American Airlines

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 07m

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: 2,300 km1,428 miles
Journey time: 10h 39mon current schedules
Time difference: +2hDes Moines vs Tijuana
Currency in Des Moines: USD
Airports: TIJ → DSM

Flights from Tijuana to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tijuana to Des Moines?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Dallas. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Tijuana to Des Moines?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,300 km.

Where do you change planes between Tijuana and Des Moines?

The best connecting points are Chicago (MDW) and Dallas (DFW). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Tijuana and Des Moines?

Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

What is the time difference between Tijuana and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 2 hours ahead of Tijuana.

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