Des Moines (DSM) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) flights
American Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 624-mile flight takes about 2h 3m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 624 mi · 1,004 km
- Flight time
- 2h 3m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 76%
Airlines flying DSM to DFW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 19 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 98,420 | 2h 3m |
| Envoy Air | 7 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 19,836 | 2h 1m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 7,948 | 2h 5m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to DFW flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:33am and the last at 7:35pm. 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 2326American Airlines | 6:33am | 8:39am | 31 | 85% |
| AA 3930American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 9:32am | 11:37am | 27 | 94% |
| AA 3495American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 9:41am | 11:48am | 4 | 89% |
| AA 1664American Airlines | 4:13pm | 6:20pm | 27 | 57% |
| AA 2421American Airlines | 4:48pm | 6:59pm | 4 | 48% |
| AA 5598American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:22pm | 8:30pm | 15 | 79% |
| AA 1762American Airlines | 7:13pm | 9:15pm | 4 | 48% |
| AA 2229American Airlines | 7:35pm | 9:40pm | 8 | 55% |
Is DSM to DFW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 74% of 1,440 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (91%), those around 4pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (68%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,440 | 74% | 27 min | 3.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 339 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 162 | 91% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 153 | 75% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 44 | 88% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 190 | 62% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 170 | 56% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 78 | 68% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 98 | 76% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 175 | 66% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 114 | 11,147 | |
| September 2025 | 114 | 10,288 | |
| October 2025 | 118 | 11,251 | |
| November 2025 | 109 | 11,607 | |
| December 2025 | 119 | 11,602 | |
| January 2026 | 107 | 10,792 | |
| February 2026 | 113 | 10,623 | |
| March 2026 | 117 | 9,903 | |
| April 2026 | 117 | 9,295 | |
| May 2026 | 117 | 9,730 | |
| June 2026 | 112 | 10,269 | |
| July 2026 | 118 | 10,329 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.