Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Des Moines International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
856km
532 mi, great circle
Flying time
1h 48m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
3.3
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DTW to DSM
Route map
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Detroit to Des Moines?
About 1h 48m gate to gate for the 856 km (532 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to DSM?
Delta Air Lines, with about 3.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).