Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Endeavor Air flies nonstop from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport / Wold-Chamberlain Field to Des Moines International Airport, with about 27 flights a week in July 2026. The 232-mile flight takes about 1h 13m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 232 mi · 373 km
- Flight time
- 1h 13m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 74%
Airlines flying MSP to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endeavor Air | 27 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 66,721 | 1h 13m |
| SkyWest AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700 | 2,228 | 1h 11m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSP to DSM flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:00am 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 4998Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 9:00am | 10:18am | 31 | 85% |
| DL 5490Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 12:50pm | 2:04pm | 30 | 80% |
| DL 4913Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 3:41pm | 4:50pm | 26 | 78% |
| DL 5253Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:45pm | 8:59pm | 31 | 72% |
Is MSP to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 1,254 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.5% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (91%), those around 3pm the least (66%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (48%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,254 | 78% | 20 min | 1.5% |
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 | 186 | 81% | |
| 9am to 10am | 157 | 91% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 185 | 77% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 113 | 85% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 148 | 66% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 58 | 85% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 348 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 119 | 7,286 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 6,846 | |
| October 2025 | 119 | 6,743 | |
| November 2025 | 100 | 5,099 | |
| December 2025 | 101 | 5,108 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 4,603 | |
| February 2026 | 81 | 4,304 | |
| March 2026 | 85 | 4,639 | |
| April 2026 | 89 | 4,616 | |
| May 2026 | 113 | 6,168 | |
| June 2026 | 116 | 6,779 | |
| July 2026 | 122 | 7,079 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.