Flights from Des Moines to Salt Lake City
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 6h 38m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $261
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 950 mi (1,529 km)
fastest
Via Denver
6h 38m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $322
Via Las Vegas
7h 40m
with the connection
Des Moines to Las Vegas
flight 3h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Salt Lake City
flight 1h 25m
Via Chicago
8h 21m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $261
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 Salt Lake City
Des Moines to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 362 mi (583 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 3h 15m
Des Moines to Denver
Denver: 371 mi (597 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 2h
from $260
Des Moines to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 580 mi (933 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 4h 3m
from $186
Des Moines to Dallas
Dallas: 999 mi (1,608 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 2h 14m
from $112
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 1,257 mi (2,023 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 1,581 mi (2,544 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 2h 9m
from $203
To Salt Lake City from cities closest to Des Moines
Kansas City to Salt Lake City
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 54m
from $180
Chicago to Salt Lake City
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 41m
from $130
Indianapolis to Salt Lake City
Indianapolis: 411 mi (661 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 52m
from $199
Oklahoma City to Salt Lake City
Oklahoma City: 472 mi (760 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 51m
Denver to Salt Lake City
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 38m
from $32
Dallas to Salt Lake City
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 51m
from $88
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Denver.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Salt Lake City?
Via Denver: 2h to the connection, 1h 38m after it, about 6h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Salt Lake City with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $261. 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 Salt Lake City?
Denver (6h 38m total), Las Vegas (7h 40m total) and Chicago (8h 21m total).
How far is Salt Lake City from Des Moines?
950 mi (1,529 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.