Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
An economy award from Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. One airline flies nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM): Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 232 miles (374 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chicago, Chicago and Detroit.
How many miles MSP 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
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 MSP to DSM
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book MSP to DSM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
MSP to DSM with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
MSP to DSM: common questions
How many miles does MSP to DSM cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). 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 MSP to DSM?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM).
How far is Minneapolis from Des Moines by plane?
Minneapolis (MSP) and Des Moines (DSM) are 232 miles (374 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book MSP to DSM award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Minneapolis and Des Moines?
The most direct connections are through Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Detroit (DTW). On 3 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Chicago.
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.