Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
An economy award from Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. One airline flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM): American Airlines. The two airports are 625 miles (1,006 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 10 ways to fly it with one stop, through Austin, Houston and Minneapolis and more.
How many miles DFW to DSM costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DFW to DSM
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book DFW to DSM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DFW to DSM with one stop
10 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Austin (AUS)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Frontier Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then Allegiant Air and Southwest Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Fort Walton Beach (VPS)American Airlines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
DFW to DSM: common questions
How many miles does DFW to DSM cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Iberia Club (6,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DFW to DSM?
American Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Dallas (DFW) to Des Moines (DSM).
How far is Dallas from Des Moines by plane?
Dallas (DFW) and Des Moines (DSM) are 625 miles (1,006 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DFW to DSM award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dallas and Des Moines?
The most direct connections are through Austin (AUS), Houston (IAH), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD) and Chicago (MDW). On 6 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Houston.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.