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Flights from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Chicago, about 5h 01m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 5h 01m
AVPDSMCLT

Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey5h 01mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Wilkes-Barre 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.

1
AVP Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:15 AVP07:43 CLT1h 32m connection09:15 CLT10:16 DSMAmerican Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 01m
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AVP Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat06:00 AVP07:04 ORD5h 11m connection12:15 ORD13:12 DSMEnvoy Air + SkyWest
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 12m
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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
1,477 km917 miles
Journey time
5h 01mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Wilkes-Barre
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
AVP → DSM

Flights from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte and Chicago. 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 Wilkes-Barre to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,477 km.
Where do you change planes between Wilkes-Barre and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Wilkes-Barre and Des Moines?
Wilkes-Barre: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Wilkes-Barre and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Wilkes-Barre.

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