United States Β· 845 miles (1,360 km)

Gulf Shores (GUF) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Gulf Shores (GUF) to Des Moines (DSM): Allegiant Air. The two airports are 845 miles (1,360 km) apart. There are also 1 way to fly it with one stop, through Nashville.

Airlines flying nonstop from GUF to DSM

  • Allegiant Air logo
    Allegiant AirNot in an alliance

GUF to DSM with one stop

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

  • Via Nashville (BNA)Allegiant Air the whole way
    Allegiant Air logo
    Allegiant Air logo
    Southwest Airlines logo

GUF to DSM: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from GUF to DSM?

Allegiant Air flies nonstop from Gulf Shores (GUF) to Des Moines (DSM).

How far is Gulf Shores from Des Moines by plane?

Gulf Shores (GUF) and Des Moines (DSM) are 845 miles (1,360 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

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

Where can I connect between Gulf Shores and Des Moines?

The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Allegiant Air through Nashville.

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.