Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Endeavor Air flies nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 21 flights a week in July 2026. The 534-mile flight takes about 1h 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 534 mi · 859 km
- Flight time
- 1h 52m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying DTW to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 21 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 53,660 | 1h 52m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900 | 622 | 2h 7m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to DSM flight schedule
3 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:45am and the last at 7:45pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5058Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 8:45am | 9:43am | 31 | 84% |
| DL 5345Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 4:18pm | 5:11pm | 31 | 73% |
| DL 5087Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:45pm | 8:39pm | 31 | 62% |
Is DTW to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 1,015 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (83%), those around 7pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,015 | 73% | 22 min | 1.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 346 | 83% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 136 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 200 | 73% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 321 | 62% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 86 | 5,331 | |
| September 2025 | 80 | 4,606 | |
| October 2025 | 88 | 4,947 | |
| November 2025 | 76 | 3,801 | |
| December 2025 | 78 | 4,006 | |
| January 2026 | 69 | 3,295 | |
| February 2026 | 70 | 3,526 | |
| March 2026 | 84 | 4,961 | |
| April 2026 | 85 | 4,243 | |
| May 2026 | 92 | 5,056 | |
| June 2026 | 89 | 5,304 | |
| July 2026 | 91 | 5,276 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.