Des MoinestoDetroitFlight Time
DSM–DTW · Nonstop
Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 41m, covering 532 miles. Delta Air Lines flies the route nonstop with 3/day departures, from 06:08 to 17:34 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 41m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 532 mi | Nonstop | 3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Des Moines to Detroit
Delta Air Lines operates 3/day flights from DSM to DTW.
- First departure
- 06:08
- Last departure
- 17:34
- Cadence
- 4 departures/day
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3/day | Bombardier CRJ · Seat map | 06:0810:24 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to DSM flights — 3-4/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DSM, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 21 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 41m, based on the 532-mile flying distance.
How far is Des Moines from Detroit?
Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) is about 532 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW), with 3/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from Des Moines to Detroit?
The DSM–DTW route is flown with Bombardier CRJ.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Des Moines
- OMA - OmahaEppley Airfield · 117 mi from DSMFlights from OMA
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR