Flights from Seattle to Des Moines
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Denver
- 7h 25m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $214
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 1,463 mi (2,354 km)
fastest
Via Denver
7h 25m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $405
Via Las Vegas
8h 30m
with the connection
Via Chicago
8h 43m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $214
Via Dallas
8h 55m
with the connection
Seattle to Dallas
flight 3h 59m
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 $292
Via Los Angeles
9h 34m
with the connection
Seattle to Los Angeles
flight 2h 59m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Des Moines: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Des Moines
flight 3h 35m
two ticketsfrom $467
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 Seattle to cities closest to Des Moines
Seattle to Kansas City
Kansas City: 179 mi (288 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 30m
from $263
Seattle to Minneapolis
Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 22m
from $155
Seattle to St Louis
St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 3h 54m
Seattle to Chicago
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 6m
from $122
Seattle to Indianapolis
Indianapolis: 411 mi (661 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 10m
from $311
Seattle to Louisville
Louisville: 476 mi (766 km) from Des Moines, flight 6h 45m
To Des Moines from cities closest to Seattle
Las Vegas to Des Moines
Las Vegas: 872 mi (1,403 km) from Seattle, flight 2h 55m
Los Angeles to Des Moines
Los Angeles: 960 mi (1,545 km) from Seattle, flight 3h 35m
from $225
Denver to Des Moines
Denver: 1,020 mi (1,641 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 45m
from $167
Dallas to Des Moines
Dallas: 1,680 mi (2,703 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 56m
from $143
Chicago to Des Moines
Chicago: 1,733 mi (2,789 km) from Seattle, flight 1h 37m
from $92
Atlanta to Des Moines
Atlanta: 2,179 mi (3,506 km) from Seattle, flight 2h 15m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Seattle 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 Seattle to Des Moines?
Via Denver: 2h 40m to the connection, 1h 45m after it, about 7h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Seattle to Des Moines with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $214. 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 Seattle and Des Moines?
Denver (7h 25m total), Las Vegas (8h 30m total), Chicago (8h 43m total), Dallas (8h 55m total) and Los Angeles (9h 34m total).
How far is Des Moines from Seattle?
1,463 mi (2,354 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.