Flights to Des Moines (DSM)

Last updated: Oct 3, 2026

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.

Airlines serving Des Moines

United Airlines18 destinations
Allegiant Air16 destinations
Southwest Airlines13 destinations
American Airlines9 destinations
Alaska Airlines4 destinations
Delta Air Lines4 destinations
Qatar Airways4 destinations
AeroMexico3 destinations
Air France3 destinations
Frontier Airlines3 destinations

KLM3 destinations
Korean Air3 destinations
Virgin Atlantic3 destinations
Volaris3 destinations
Air Canada2 destinations
Air New Zealand2 destinations
Copa Airlines2 destinations
Emirates2 destinations
Japan Airlines2 destinations
WestJet2 destinations

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Popular routes to Des Moines

The places connected to Des Moines on the most scheduled services, busiest first.

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Popular routes with a stopover

Aside from the non-stop routes above, reaching Des Moines from these popular places requires a connection:

Kalamazoo (AZO)United States
Salt Lake City (SLC)United States
Tampa (TPA)United States
Seattle (SEA)United States
Oakland (OAK)United States
Reno (RNO)United States
Omaha (OMA)United States
Providence (PVD)United States
San Diego (SAN)United States
Wichita (ICT)United States

Pittsburgh (PIT)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 routes to Des Moines not already shown in a shorter great-circle distance band.

Which places within 500 miles can reach Des Moines non-stop?

Which places within 1,000 miles can reach Des Moines non-stop?

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Which places within 2,000 miles can reach Des Moines non-stop?

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Seasonal and upcoming routes to Des Moines

Not flying yet

Nashville (BNA)Oct 4, 2026 – Jun 2, 2027
Santa Ana (SNA)Oct 4, 2026 – May 16, 2027
Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ)Oct 4, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027
Boston (BOS)Oct 5, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026
St Petersburg-Clearwater (PIE)Oct 5, 2026 – May 17, 2027
Fort Myers (RSW)Oct 5, 2026 – May 17, 2027
Miami (MIA)Starts Oct 10, 2026
Orlando (MCO)Oct 28, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027

Newark (EWR)Starts Nov 20, 2026
Valparaiso (VPS)Mar 4, 2027 – May 16, 2027

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Ending before the rest

Phoenix (AZA)Through May 17, 2027
Orlando (SFB)Through May 17, 2027
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)Through May 18, 2027
Las Vegas (LAS)Through Jun 2, 2027
Chicago (MDW)Through Jun 2, 2027

The other 14 routes are scheduled across the whole window the feed publishes.

Airline alliances to Des Moines

Star Alliance11 destinations
Oneworld9 destinations
SkyTeam4 destinations

Award programs that reach Des Moines

How many of these places each program's airlines fly to Des Moines from. 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 Rewards9 destinations

American Airlines9 destinations
British Airways9 destinations
Cathay Pacific9 destinations
Finnair Plus9 destinations
Iberia Plus9 destinations
Qantas Frequent Flyer9 destinations
Qatar Airways9 destinations
Club Premier4 destinations
Delta SkyMiles4 destinations
Flying Blue4 destinations

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Domestic flights to Des Moines

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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 to Des Moines (DSM)?

Open the map with Anywhere as your starting point and DSM as the destination. Each result keeps the route pointed toward Des Moines, and you can narrow it by airline, alliance, aircraft, mileage program, and nonstop service.

Does Flightmap show direct and connecting flights to Des Moines?

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

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

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