Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Nonstop from Dallas/Fort Worth International to Des Moines International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
625 mi, great circle
Flying time
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
average, November 2026
Airlines
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DFW to DSM
Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Ameriflight.
Route map
The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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Terminals
Dallas/Fort Worth International
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has six terminals with 224 total gates; these terminals are in the City of Grapevine. The terminals are designed in a half-circle layout to minimize the distance between parking and aircraft and reduce traffic on main airport roads.
From Wikipedia, retrieved 2026-10-31. Terminal assignments change: check with your airline and the airport's website.
Both directions
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · we don't have DSM's route list yet
- All nonstop routes from Dallas (DFW)
- DFW to DSM on the flight-path tool
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Dallas to Des Moines?
About 1h 59m gate to gate for the 1,006 km (625 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to DSM?
American Airlines, with about 4.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).