Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas (DFW) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas (DFW): 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 DSM to DFW
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DSM to DFW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DSM to DFW with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Austin (AUS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and Frontier Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)Allegiant Air, then American Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
DSM to DFW: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to DFW?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas (DFW).
How far is Des Moines from Dallas by plane?
Des Moines (DSM) and Dallas (DFW) 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 DSM to DFW 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 DSM to DFW cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for DSM to DFW with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Des Moines and Dallas?
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.