Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 1 hour 53 minutes. Des Moines's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Des Moines 1 hour behind Detroit.
Take your pick of 29 weekly flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport. The 06:20 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available from DTW to DSM. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 20:55 if early mornings aren't your thing.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
If you want to have a stopover for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the top stopovers between DTW and DSM:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
C$153 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Return flights start from C$279. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap flight tickets from DTW to DSM, reserve your trip 9 months before your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from DTW to DSM. You don't need to search every day to see whether fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport. Simply enter your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Detroit. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour and 8 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near DTW. Whether you've booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
If you have a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near DSM:
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport to the center of Des Moines is about 14 minutes by car. It's approximately 10 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
It takes around 43 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Des Moines in April.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Des Moines, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC to 31ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -13ºC and 2ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from DTW to DSM sometime around then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Des Moines
Start your Des Moines trip right by finding a fantastic place to stay. After booking your flight from DTW to DSM, browse our selection of hotel options including:
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Hy-Vee Hall are just two of the top attractions to add to your Des Moines to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Evelyn K Davis Park.
Complete your Des Moines trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not our only party trick. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Des Moines International Airport, explore our great car rental offers that'll give you the flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the perfect Des Moines stay.
