United States · 625 miles (1,006 km)

Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM): American Airlines. The two airports are 625 miles (1,006 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Austin, Houston and Minneapolis and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from DFW to DSM

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    American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DFW to DSM with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DFW to DSM with one stop

10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
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  • Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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DFW to DSM: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to DSM?

American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM).

How far is Dallas from Des Moines by plane?

Dallas (DFW) and Des Moines (DSM) are 625 miles (1,006 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DFW to DSM award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DFW to DSM cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DFW to DSM with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Dallas and Des Moines?

The most direct connections are through Austin (AUS), Houston (IAH), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.