Flights from Houston to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Dallas
- 6h 23m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $216
- connection options
- 2
- straight-line distance
- 823 mi (1,324 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
6h 23m
with the connection
Houston to Dallas
flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Des Moines: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Des Moines
flight 1h 56m
two ticketsfrom $235
Via Chicago
7h 5m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $216
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 Houston to cities closest to Des Moines
Houston to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 53m
from $135
Houston to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 28m
from $106
Houston to Tulsa
Tulsa: 396 mi (638 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 35m
Houston to Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids: 418 mi (672 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 54m
from $170
Houston to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City: 472 mi (760 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 25m
from $118
Houston to Memphis
Memphis: 485 mi (781 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 35m
To Des Moines from cities closest to Houston
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 224 mi (361 km) from Houston, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 702 mi (1,129 km) from Houston, flight 2h 15m
Tampa to Des Moines
Tampa: 791 mi (1,273 km) from Houston, flight 3h 5m
Denver to Des Moines
Denver: 877 mi (1,412 km) from Houston, flight 1h 45m
from $167
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 942 mi (1,516 km) from Houston, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Washington to Des Moines
Washington: 1,219 mi (1,961 km) from Houston, flight 2h 56m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Houston to Des Moines?
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 Houston to Des Moines?
Via Dallas: 1h 27m to the connection, 1h 56m after it, about 6h 23m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Houston to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $216. 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 Houston and Des Moines?
Dallas (6h 23m total) and Chicago (7h 5m total).
How far is Des Moines from Houston?
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.