Flights from Indianapolis to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 5h 58m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $184
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 411 mi (661 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
5h 58m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $184
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 Indianapolis to cities closest to Des Moines
Indianapolis to Kansas City
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 35m
from $275
Indianapolis to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 21m
from $92
Indianapolis to Denver
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 50m
from $196
Indianapolis to Dallas
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 32m
from $181
Indianapolis to Atlanta
Atlanta: 739 mi (1,190 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 36m
from $126
Indianapolis to Charlotte
Charlotte: 818 mi (1,317 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 47m
from $77
To Des Moines from cities closest to Indianapolis
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 165 mi (265 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 428 mi (688 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 15m
Washington to Des Moines
Washington: 491 mi (790 km) from Indianapolis, flight 2h 56m
New York to Des Moines
New York: 644 mi (1,036 km) from Indianapolis, flight 3h 17m
from $178
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 764 mi (1,229 km) from Indianapolis, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Boston to Des Moines
Boston: 805 mi (1,296 km) from Indianapolis, flight 3h 25m
from $88
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines?
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 Indianapolis to Des Moines?
Via Chicago: 1h 21m to the connection, 1h 37m after it, about 5h 58m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Indianapolis to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $184. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Des Moines from Indianapolis?
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.