Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
American Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 624-mile flight takes about 1h 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 624 mi · 1,004 km
- Flight time
- 1h 52m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 78%
Airlines flying DFW to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 20 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 102,445 | 1h 51m |
| Envoy Air | 7 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 18,430 | 1h 54m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 9,761 | 1h 57m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ700 | 526 | 2h 0m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DFW to DSM flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:00am and the last at 9:29pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 3930American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 7:00am | 9:01am | 27 | 95% |
| AA 3495American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 7:11am | 9:11am | 4 | 92% |
| AA 1664American Airlines | 1:18pm | 3:12pm | 27 | 55% |
| AA 2421American Airlines | 2:08pm | 4:00pm | 4 | 46% |
| AA 5598American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 3:47pm | 5:52pm | 15 | 79% |
| AA 1762American Airlines | 4:35pm | 6:33pm | 4 | 52% |
| AA 2229American Airlines | 4:58pm | 6:55pm | 8 | 50% |
| AA 1371American Airlines | 9:29pm | 11:25pm | 31 | 54% |
Is DFW to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 66% of 1,438 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (93%), those around 2pm the least (46%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (55%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,438 | 66% | 31 min | 3.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 162 | 93% | |
| 8am to 9am | 154 | 73% | |
| 9am to 10am | 44 | 93% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 106 | 78% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 179 | 55% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 96 | 46% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 156 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 181 | 65% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 233 | 54% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 105 | 54% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 115 | 11,835 | |
| September 2025 | 117 | 10,709 | |
| October 2025 | 118 | 11,474 | |
| November 2025 | 110 | 11,360 | |
| December 2025 | 121 | 11,271 | |
| January 2026 | 108 | 11,112 | |
| February 2026 | 112 | 10,582 | |
| March 2026 | 120 | 10,592 | |
| April 2026 | 119 | 9,565 | |
| May 2026 | 117 | 10,117 | |
| June 2026 | 112 | 11,206 | |
| July 2026 | 119 | 11,339 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.