Cheap flights from Des Moines to Detroit
532 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Des Moines to Detroit at a glance
Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) cover 532 miles (855 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a medium-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 3/10.
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Flying from Des Moines to Detroit covers 532 miles (856 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this medium-haul domestic route. This is a medium-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 532 miles. Direct carriers include DL.
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Airlines on this route
1 airlines fly Des Moines → Detroit. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| DL | Direct |
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Des Moines to Detroit — quick answers
How far is Des Moines from Detroit by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) is 532 miles (855 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Detroit?
The average nonstop flight time from DSM to DTW is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Detroit?
1 airlines serve this route nonstop: DL. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.