How to get from Pittsburgh to Des Moines: connecting flights, about 6h 32m total

Flights from Pittsburgh to Des Moines

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Chicago: 6h 32m
two tickets, via Chicago: $176
connection options: 2
straight-line distance: 714 mi (1,149 km)

fastest

Via Chicago

6h 32m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Chicago flight 1h 55m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Des Moines flight 1h 37m

two ticketsfrom $176

Via Washington

7h 11m

with the connection

Pittsburgh to Washington flight 1h 15m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Des Moines: Ronald Reagan National.

Washington to Des Moines flight 2h 56m

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 Pittsburgh to cities closest to Des Moines

Pittsburgh to Minneapolis Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 26m Pittsburgh to St Louis St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 50m Pittsburgh to Chicago Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 55m from $84 Pittsburgh to Nashville Nashville: 525 mi (845 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 40m from $141 Pittsburgh to Detroit Detroit: 546 mi (878 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 14m from $185 Pittsburgh to Denver Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 35m from $161

To Des Moines from cities closest to Pittsburgh

Washington to Des Moines Washington: 190 mi (306 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 56m New York to Des Moines New York: 315 mi (507 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 3h 17m from $178 Chicago to Des Moines Chicago: 409 mi (659 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 1h 37m from $92 Boston to Des Moines Boston: 482 mi (775 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 3h 25m from $88 Atlanta to Des Moines Atlanta: 522 mi (840 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 2h 15m Tampa to Des Moines Tampa: 874 mi (1,407 km) from Pittsburgh, flight 3h 5m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh to Des Moines?

Via Chicago: 1h 55m to the connection, 1h 37m after it, about 6h 32m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Pittsburgh to Des Moines with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $176. 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 Pittsburgh and Des Moines?

Chicago (6h 32m total) and Washington (7h 11m total).

How far is Des Moines from Pittsburgh?

714 mi (1,149 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.