Direct flights from Des Moines to Denver
51 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from DSM to DEN.
Flight time: about 1h19m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest SKW4777 | 5:53a | 1h18m | Mon |
| SkyWest SKW4777 | 6:00a | 1h19m | Tue, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4777 | 6:05a | 1h19m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1769 | 6:14a | 1h20m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1769 | 6:20a | 1h26m | Thu–Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4777 | 6:22a | 1h19m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1769 | 6:32a | 1h20m | Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW4777 | 6:37a | 1h19m | Fri |
| SkyWest SKW4777 | 6:53a | 1h19m | Thu |
| United UAL1521 | 9:22a | 1h20m | Mon |
| United UAL1521 | 9:29a | 1h15m | Sat |
| United UAL1521 | 9:39a | 1h19m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5288 | 11:42a | 1h19m | Tue, Thu, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW5288 | 11:46a | 1h19m | Wed, Sun |
| SkyWest SKW5288 | 11:59a | 1h19m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1770 | 1:33p | 1h26m | Thu |
| SkyWest SKW5277 | 1:50p | 1h19m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA1770 | 1:54p | 1h19m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1770 | 2:04p | 1h16m | Fri |
| Frontier FFT1677 | 2:31p | 1h14m | Mon, Wed, Fri |
| United UAL1781 | 5:29p | 1h19m | Wed, Sun |
| United UAL1781 | 5:41p | 1h21m | Fri |
| United UAL1781 | 5:47p | 1h22m | Thu, Sat |
| Southwest SWA2288 | 6:49p | 1h32m | Sat |
| United UAL1781 | 7:14p | 1h17m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA1334 | 7:15p | 1h15m | Wed |
| United UAL1781 | 7:38p | 1h20m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA1124 | 7:51p | 1h27m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1334 | 7:52p | 1h20m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Denver (DEN)
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has 51 nonstop flights a week to Denver (DEN), operated by Frontier, SkyWest, 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 July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 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 1h19m 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 1h19m.