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Flights from Tucson to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Tucson to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Denver or Dallas, about 4h 00m door to door (127 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 00m
TUSDSMDEN

Tucson to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 00mVia Denver, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Denver or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Tucson 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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TUS Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Sun10:00 TUS12:35 DEN0h 55m connection13:30 DEN16:00 DSMUnited Airlines
43 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 00m
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TUS Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue08:30 TUS12:31 DFW0h 59m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMAmerican Airlines
47 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 37m
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TUS Las Vegas (LAS) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines
Tue11:15 TUS12:15 LAS1h 00m connection13:15 LAS17:56 DSMSouthwest Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 41m
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TUS Phoenix (PHX) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Sat10:45 TUS11:19 PHX1h 41m connection13:00 PHX17:34 DSMAmerican Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 49m
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TUS Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri12:45 TUS17:56 ORD2h 04m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMAmerican Airlines + United Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 6h 21m
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TUS Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Sat11:15 TUS15:18 IAH5h 12m connection20:30 IAH22:21 DSMMesa Airlines + United Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 06m
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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
1,856 km1,153 miles
Journey time
4h 00mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hDes Moines vs Tucson
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
TUS → DSM

Flights from Tucson to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tucson to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Denver, Dallas and Las Vegas. 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 Tucson to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,856 km.
Where do you change planes between Tucson and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Denver (DEN), Dallas (DFW), Las Vegas (LAS) and Phoenix (PHX). Frontier Airlines flies both legs via Denver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tucson and Des Moines?
Tucson: Tucson International Airport (TUS). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Tucson and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Tucson.

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