Direct flights from Des Moines to Denver
52 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from DSM to DEN.
Flight time: about 1h27m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Des Moines local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2675 | 5:48a | 1h29m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4776 | 5:56a | 1h30m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA255 | 7:03a | 1h30m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA255 | 7:20a | 2h40m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1712 | 7:21a | 1h28m | Sat–Sun |
| Southwest SWA1712 | 7:38a | 1h23m | Tue–Wed |
| United UAL1521 | 9:15a | 1h25m | Sat |
| United UAL1521 | 9:30a | 1h23m | Wed–Thu |
| United UAL1521 | 9:36a | 2h21m | Mon |
| United UAL1521 | 9:50a | 1h30m | Fri, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5761 | 11:41a | 1h19m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5761 | 11:46a | 1h22m | Tue–Thu |
| Frontier FFT1677 | 11:50a | 1h20m | Thu |
| Frontier FFT1677 | 12:24p | 1h38m | Sun |
| United UAL2064 | 1:42p | 1h23m | Tue, Thu |
| United UAL2064 | 1:50p | 1h29m | Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL3915 | 2:09p | 1h20m | Wed |
| United UAL2064 | 2:17p | 1h21m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA1712 | 2:40p | 1h17m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1712 | 2:58p | 1h27m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA366 | 4:51p | 1h29m | Sat |
| United UAL1781 | 5:27p | 1h33m | Wed, Fri, Sun |
| United UAL1781 | 5:43p | 1h27m | Tue |
| United UAL1781 | 5:48p | 1h25m | Mon, Thu |
| United UAL1781 | 6:28p | 1h33m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1545 | 6:41p | 1h38m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1545 | 7:53p | 1h21m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA518 | 8:05p | 1h31m | Sun |
| Frontier FFT1677 | 8:32p | 1h22m | Fri |
| Frontier FFT1677 | 8:35p | 1h24m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has 52 nonstop flights a week to Denver (DEN), operated by Frontier, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DSM and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Denver?
The nonstop flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN) takes about 1h27m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Denver?
Driving from Des Moines to Denver takes about 9h 34m, covering roughly 671 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 1h27m.