United States · 803 miles (1,293 km)

Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (IAH) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (IAH): United Airlines. The two airports are 803 miles (1,293 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 9 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dallas, Austin and Nashville and more.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DSM to IAH

United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book DSM to IAH with points

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

Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines

DSM to IAH with one stop

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

Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
Via Austin (AUS)Allegiant Air, then United Airlines
Via Nashville (BNA)Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way

DSM to IAH: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from DSM to IAH?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Houston (IAH).

How far is Des Moines from Houston by plane?

Des Moines (DSM) and Houston (IAH) are 803 miles (1,293 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 IAH award flights?

13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does DSM to IAH 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 IAH with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Des Moines and Houston?

The most direct connections are through Dallas (DFW), Austin (AUS), Nashville (BNA), Chicago (ORD) and Minneapolis (MSP). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Dallas.

More routes

IAH to DSM Every nonstop from DSM Every nonstop from IAH

DSM to Chicago ORD DSM to Dallas DFW DSM to Atlanta ATL DSM to Denver DEN DSM to New York EWR DSM to Charlotte CLT DSM to Miami MIA DSM to Los Angeles LAX DSM to Orlando MCO DSM to Las Vegas LAS DSM to Minneapolis MSP DSM to Boston BOS

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.