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Flights from Detroit to Des Moines – Direct & connecting routes

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DTW to DSM flights and routes map DTW to DSM – All flight route options from Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Michigan, USA to Des Moines International, Iowa, USA. These flights are operated by 5 airlines. Fly non-stop with Delta Air Lines or choose from 5 different transit flights. The shortest flight time is 1 hour and 56 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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USA DTW Detroit Metropolitan Airport Detroit, MI, USA
USA DSM Des Moines , IA, USA
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
USADetroit, MI, USA
Des Moines
USADes Moines, IA, USA
DSM
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Non-stop route options:

Duration

Delta Air Lines
Non-stop with Delta Air Lines. 2-3 flights per day.

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1h 56m

Delta Air Lines
Non-stop with Delta Air Lines.
1h 56m
2-3 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Saint Louis STL
1 stop with Southwest Airlines. 1-2 flights per day.

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3h 50m

Via Saint Louis STL
1 stop with Southwest Airlines.
3h 50m
1-2 flights per day.
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Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with American Airlines. 4-5 flights per day.

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4h 23m

Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with American Airlines.
4h 23m
4-5 flights per day.
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Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with United Airlines. 5-6 flights per day.

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4h 33m

Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with United Airlines.
4h 33m
5-6 flights per day.
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Via Minneapolis MSP
1 stop with Delta Air Lines. 3-5 flights per day.

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5h 24m

Via Minneapolis MSP
1 stop with Delta Air Lines.
5h 24m
3-5 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Chicago ORD With American Airlines & United Airlines 4-5 flights per day.

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5h 28m

Via Chicago ORD
5h 28m
With American Airlines & United Airlines 4-5 flights per day.
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Via Chicago MDW With Delta Air Lines & American Airlines
Begins in 6/8

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5h 28m

Begins in 6/8
Via Chicago MDW
5h 28m
With Delta Air Lines & American Airlines
Begins in 6/8
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Via Minneapolis MSP With Delta Air Lines & United Airlines 0-1 flights per day.

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10h 01m

Via Minneapolis MSP
10h 01m
With Delta Air Lines & United Airlines 0-1 flights per day.
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Via Nashville BNA With Delta Air Lines & United Airlines 0-1 flights per day.
Fri & Sat

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10h 10m

Fri & Sat
Via Nashville BNA
10h 10m
With Delta Air Lines & United Airlines 0-1 flights per day.
Fri & Sat
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Detroit to Des Moines flights

With over 168 flights every week and 6 different airlines you have a wide range of options. You can fly non-stop to Des Moines (DSM) from Detroit (DTW) with Delta Air Lines but if a stopover option suits you better you can choose to fly via Saint Louis, Chicago or any other of the 5 alternatives with connectiing airports.

Detroit to Des Moines with Delta Air Lines

You can fly non-stop every weekday with flights departing between 8:00 am and 7:00 pm. You also have the option to do a transit flight via Minneapolis. Delta Air Lines is a member of SkyTeam.

With Southwest Airlines

If you fly from Detroit with Southwest Airlines you will do a stopover in Saint Louis, STL before reaching Des Moines. This flight trip will take 3 hours and 50 minutes and you can fly every weekday with departures from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm.

Distance & flight times: Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Des Moines International

The shortest flight time between DTW and DSM is 1 hour and 55 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
Direct1h 55m-535 miles (861 km)
STL Saint Louis3h 50m2h 0m702 miles (1130 km)
ORD Chicago4h 23m1h 44m534 miles (859 km)
MSP Minneapolis5h 24m2h 52m763 miles (1228 km)
MDW Chicago5h 28m--
BNA Nashville10h 10m1h 58m991 miles (1595 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.DTW-DSM flight routesDetroit to Des Moines flight routes illustrated on a map.
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You can fly non-stop from Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) with Delta Air Lines. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. If you travel with a connecting flight instead, for example via Saint Louis, the total flight time will be 3 hours and 50 minutes.

If you're interested in direct flights, Delta Air Lines is available. For flights with stopovers, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines or United Airlines is also an option.

The flight time between Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) and Des Moines International (DSM) is approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. The distance between the two airports is 534 miles (or 859 kilometers).

Yes, you can fly non-stop to DSM from DTW with Delta Air Lines.

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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