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Flights from Des Moines (DSM)

Last updated: Sep 10, 2026

Did you mean flights to Des Moines?

Des Moines International Airport is an airport serving Des Moines, United States.

Right now there are 42 airports in 1 country connected to Des Moines, 40 of them domestic, with 31 airlines flying scheduled passenger traffic.

Des Moines's longest nonstop connection is Los Angeles (LAX), 1,444 miles, offered by American Airlines.

On this page

  1. Airlines flying from Des Moines
  2. Popular destinations from Des Moines
  3. Popular destinations with a stopover
  4. Information on Points & Miles
  5. Seasonal and upcoming routes from Des Moines
  6. Airline alliances from Des Moines
  7. Award programs flying from Des Moines
  8. Domestic flights from Des Moines
  9. Alternative airports near Des Moines
  10. Frequently asked questions

Airlines flying from Des Moines

  • United Airlines
18 destinations
  • Allegiant Air16 destinations
  • Southwest Airlines13 destinations
  • American Airlines10 destinations
  • Delta Air Lines5 destinations
  • Alaska Airlines4 destinations
  • KLM4 destinations
  • Qatar Airways4 destinations
  • AeroMexico3 destinations
  • Air France3 destinations
    • Korean Air3 destinations
    • Virgin Atlantic3 destinations
    • Air Canada2 destinations
    • Air New Zealand2 destinations
    • Copa Airlines2 destinations
    • Emirates2 destinations
    • Japan Airlines2 destinations
    • WestJet2 destinations
    • Aer Lingus1 destination
    • All Nippon Airways1 destination
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    Popular destinations from Des Moines

    The places reachable from Des Moines on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

    • Chicago (ORD)298 mi
    • Atlanta (ATL)743 mi
    • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)625 mi
    • Minneapolis (MSP)232 mi
    • Detroit (DTW)532 mi
    • Denver (DEN)588 mi
    • Phoenix (PHX)1,148 mi
    • Washington (DCA)895 mi
    • Charlotte (CLT)814 mi
    • New York (LGA)1,029 mi
    • Chicago (MDW)306 mi
    • Las Vegas (LAS)1,213 mi
    • Houston (IAH)803 mi
    • Los Angeles (LAX)1,444 mi
    • Philadelphia (PHL)970 mi
    • Austin (AUS)815 mi
    • Orlando (SFB)

    Popular destinations with a stopover

    Aside from the non-stop destinations above, these popular places require a connection:

    • Kalamazoo (AZO)United States
    • Tampa (TPA)United States
    • Seattle (SEA)United States
    • Oakland (OAK)United States
    • Reno (RNO)United States
    • Dulles (IAD)United States
    • Omaha (OMA)United States
    • Providence (PVD)United States
    • Orlando (MCO)United States
    • San Diego (SAN)United States
    • Wichita (ICT)United States
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    Information on Points & Miles

    Distance matters when booking with points and miles: several loyalty programs price award flights in distance bands. Each list below adds the non-stop destinations from Des Moines not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

    From Des Moines, which places within 500 miles can I reach?

    • Minneapolis (MSP)232 mi
    • Chicago (ORD)298 mi
    • Chicago (MDW)306 mi

    From Des Moines, which places within 1,000 miles can I reach?

    • Nashville (BNA)530 mi
    • Detroit (DTW)532 mi
    • Denver (DEN)588 mi
    • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)625 mi
    • Atlanta (ATL)743 mi
    • Houston (IAH)803 mi
    • Charlotte (CLT)814 mi
    • Austin (AUS)815 mi
    • Valparaiso (VPS)861 mi
    • Washington (DCA)895 mi
    • Salt Lake City (SLC)952 mi
    • Philadelphia (PHL)970 mi
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    From Des Moines, which places within 2,000 miles can I reach?

    • Newark (EWR)1,014 mi
    • New York (LGA)1,029 mi
    • Orlando (SFB)1,124 mi
    • St Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE)1,127 mi
    • Phoenix (AZA)1,136 mi
    • Phoenix (PHX)1,148 mi

    Seasonal and upcoming routes from Des Moines

    Not flying yet

    • Phoenix (AZA)Sep 11, 2026 – May 17, 2027
    • St Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE)Sep 11, 2026 – May 17, 2027
    • Fort Myers (RSW)Sep 11, 2026 – May 17, 2027
    • Orlando (SFB)Sep 11, 2026 – May 17, 2027
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Sep 24, 2026 – May 18, 2027
    • Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)Oct 1, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
    • Miami (MIA)Starts Oct 10, 2026
    • Valparaiso (VPS)Mar 4, 2027 – May 16, 2027

    Ending before the rest

    • Salt Lake City (SLC)Through Oct 24, 2026
    • Boston (BOS)Through Nov 29, 2026
    • Santa Ana (SNA)Through May 16, 2027
    • Nashville (BNA)Through May 31, 2027
    • Las Vegas (LAS)Through Jun 2, 2027
    • Chicago (MDW)Through Jun 2, 2027

    The other 15 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

    Airline alliances from Des Moines

    • Star Alliance11 destinations
    • Oneworld10 destinations
    • SkyTeam5 destinations

    Award programs flying from Des Moines

    How many of these destinations each program's airlines fly to. Reach, not award availability — that is a live fare question this schedule feed cannot answer.

    • Aeroplan11 destinations
    • All Nippon Airways11 destinations
    • EVA Air Infinity MileageLands11 destinations
    • LifeMiles11 destinations
    • Lufthansa Miles & More11 destinations
    • Singapore KrisFlyer11 destinations
    • TAP Miles&Go11 destinations
    • Turkish Miles&Smiles11 destinations
    • United MileagePlus11 destinations
    • Alaska Atmos Rewards10 destinations
    • American Airlines10 destinations
    • British Airways10 destinations
    • Cathay Pacific10 destinations
    • Finnair Plus10 destinations
    • Iberia Plus10 destinations
    • Qantas Frequent Flyer10 destinations

    Domestic flights from Des Moines

    • Chicago (ORD)298 mi
    • Atlanta (ATL)743 mi
    • Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)625 mi
    • Minneapolis (MSP)232 mi
    • Detroit (DTW)532 mi
    • Denver (DEN)588 mi
    • Phoenix (PHX)1,148 mi
    • Washington (DCA)895 mi
    • Charlotte (CLT)814 mi
    • New York (LGA)1,029 mi
    • Chicago (MDW)306 mi
    • Las Vegas (LAS)1,213 mi
    • Houston (IAH)803 mi
    • Los Angeles (LAX)1,444 mi
    • Philadelphia (PHL)970 mi
    • Austin (AUS)815 mi
    • Kalamazoo (AZO)

    Alternative airports near Des Moines

    • Ames (AMW)32 mi / 51 km
    • Boone (BNW)37 mi / 60 km
    • Webster City (EBS)63 mi / 101 km
    • Ottumwa (OTM)70 mi / 113 km
    • Atlantic (AIO)72 mi / 116 km

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the official name of airport DSM?

    The airport's official name is Des Moines International Airport. On Roame and most flight schedules, you will find it under the code DSM.

    What is the airport code for Des Moines International Airport?

    The IATA airport code for Des Moines International Airport is DSM. Enter DSM in Flightmap whenever you want to use this exact airport.

    Where is Des Moines International Airport (DSM)?

    Des Moines International Airport serves Des Moines, United States. Flightmap uses the airport's exact coordinates, so nearby airports and route distances stay tied to DSM, not just the broader city.

    How can I explore flights from Des Moines (DSM)?

    Open the map with DSM as your departure airport and Anywhere as the destination. You can then narrow the routes by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, nonstop service, and observed award fares.

    Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights from Des Moines?

    Yes. Flightmap separates nonstop routes from destinations that need a connection, and the Nonstop only control lets you focus on direct service from DSM.

    Can I look for award flights from Des Moines (DSM)?

    Yes. When Roame has observed award availability for a route from DSM, signed-in members can see the lowest points price by cabin and the related carrier fees, then continue to the full award search.

    How many places can I reach from Des Moines (DSM)?

    Current schedule data connects Des Moines (DSM) with 42 connected airports in 1 country. The route list can change as airlines publish new seasons, so the page is rebuilt from the latest available schedule aggregate.

    Which airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM)?

    The current route data includes 31 airlines: Aer Lingus, AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air France, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca, British Airways, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Gol Transportes Aéreos, Iberia, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM Chile, Lufthansa, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Volaris, and WestJet. Use the airline filter to isolate any one of them on the map.

    What is the longest nonstop connection from Des Moines (DSM)?

    The longest nonstop connection currently present in the route data is Los Angeles (LAX), about 1,444 miles from Des Moines. It is offered by American Airlines.

    Are there domestic flights from Des Moines (DSM)?

    Yes. The current route data includes 40 domestic destinations within United States. The Domestic flights section highlights named airport links from that set.

    1,124 mi
  • Phoenix (AZA)1,136 mi
  • Nashville (BNA)530 mi
  • St Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE)1,127 mi
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    Boston (BOS)
    1,162 mi
  • Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)1,162 mi
    • Las Vegas (LAS)1,213 mi
    • Fort Myers (RSW)1,238 mi
    • Fort Lauderdale (FLL)1,317 mi
    • Miami (MIA)1,328 mi
    • Santa Ana (SNA)1,426 mi
    • Los Angeles (LAX)1,444 mi
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  • Qatar Airways10 destinations
  • Club Premier5 destinations
  • Delta SkyMiles5 destinations
  • Flying Blue5 destinations
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    420 mi
  • Orlando (SFB)1,124 mi
  • Phoenix (AZA)1,136 mi
  • Nashville (BNA)530 mi
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