Flights from Des Moines to Houston
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dallas
- 6h 30m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $210
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 823 mi (1,324 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
6h 30m
with the connection
Des Moines to Dallas
flight 2h 14m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Houston: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Houston
flight 1h 16m
two ticketsfrom $275
Via Chicago
7h 40m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $210
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Des Moines to cities closest to Houston
Des Moines to Dallas
Dallas: 224 mi (361 km) from Houston, flight 2h 14m
from $112
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 702 mi (1,129 km) from Houston, flight 2h 9m
from $261
Des Moines to Tampa
Tampa: 791 mi (1,273 km) from Houston, flight 2h 43m
Des Moines to Denver
Denver: 877 mi (1,412 km) from Houston, flight 2h
from $260
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 942 mi (1,516 km) from Houston, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Miami
Miami: 968 mi (1,558 km) from Houston, flight 3h 11m
To Houston from cities closest to Des Moines
Chicago to Houston
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h
from $84
Tulsa to Houston
Tulsa: 396 mi (638 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 40m
from $229
Grand Rapids to Houston
Grand Rapids: 418 mi (672 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 20m
from $148
Oklahoma City to Houston
Oklahoma City: 472 mi (760 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 32m
from $157
Memphis to Houston
Memphis: 485 mi (781 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 45m
Nashville to Houston
Nashville: 525 mi (845 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 18m
from $113
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Houston?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Houston?
Via Dallas: 2h 14m to the connection, 1h 16m after it, about 6h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Houston with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $210. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Houston?
Dallas (6h 30m total) and Chicago (7h 40m total).
How far is Houston from Des Moines?
823 mi (1,324 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.