Routes · From IAH

Houston (IAH) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Nonstop from George Bush Intercontinental to Des Moines International Airport: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

1,293km

803 mi, great circle

Flying time

2h 22m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

2.3

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying IAH to DSM

United Airlines

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Mesa Airlines.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Both directions

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) · we don't have DSM's route list yet
All nonstop routes from Houston (IAH)
IAH to DSM on the flight-path tool

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Houston to Des Moines?

About 2h 22m gate to gate for the 1,293 km (803 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from IAH to DSM?

United Airlines, with about 2.3 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).