Flights from Des Moines to Indianapolis
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 5h 51m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $171
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 411 mi (661 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
5h 51m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $171
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 Indianapolis
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 428 mi (688 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 9m
from $261
Des Moines to Washington
Washington: 491 mi (790 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 35m
Des Moines to New York
New York: 644 mi (1,036 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 38m
from $98
Des Moines to Dallas
Dallas: 764 mi (1,229 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 14m
from $112
Des Moines to Boston
Boston: 805 mi (1,296 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 45m
from $490
To Indianapolis from cities closest to Des Moines
Kansas City to Indianapolis
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 25m
from $168
Chicago to Indianapolis
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 11m
from $77
Denver to Indianapolis
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 25m
from $141
Atlanta to Indianapolis
Atlanta: 739 mi (1,190 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 33m
from $79
Charlotte to Indianapolis
Charlotte: 818 mi (1,317 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 41m
from $86
Washington to Indianapolis
Washington: 893 mi (1,437 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 57m
from $88
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Indianapolis?
Via Chicago: 1h 40m to the connection, 1h 11m after it, about 5h 51m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Indianapolis with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $171. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Indianapolis from Des Moines?
411 mi (661 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.