Flights from Salt Lake City to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 6h 20m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $218
- connection options
- 3
- straight-line distance
- 950 mi (1,529 km)
fastest
Via Denver
6h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $224
Via Las Vegas
7h 25m
with the connection
Salt Lake City to Las Vegas
flight 1h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Des Moines
flight 2h 55m
Via Chicago
7h 57m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $218
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 Salt Lake City to cities closest to Des Moines
Salt Lake City to Kansas City
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 27m
Salt Lake City to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 20m
from $105
Salt Lake City to Indianapolis
Indianapolis: 411 mi (661 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 24m
from $254
Salt Lake City to Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City: 472 mi (760 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 23m
from $192
Salt Lake City to Denver
Denver: 608 mi (979 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 35m
from $57
Salt Lake City to Dallas
Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 41m
from $42
To Des Moines from cities closest to Salt Lake City
Las Vegas to Des Moines
Las Vegas: 362 mi (583 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 2h 55m
Denver to Des Moines
Denver: 371 mi (597 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 1h 45m
from $167
Los Angeles to Des Moines
Los Angeles: 580 mi (933 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 3h 35m
from $225
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 999 mi (1,608 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 1,257 mi (2,023 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 1,581 mi (2,544 km) from Salt Lake City, flight 2h 15m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines?
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 Salt Lake City to Des Moines?
Via Denver: 1h 35m to the connection, 1h 45m after it, about 6h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Salt Lake City to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $218. 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 Salt Lake City and Des Moines?
Denver (6h 20m total), Las Vegas (7h 25m total) and Chicago (7h 57m total).
How far is Des Moines from Salt Lake City?
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.