Direct flights from Des Moines to Detroit DSM → DTW

Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW). The flight takes about 1h 36m and covers 532 miles (856 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $399. Arrivals run on time 74.5% at DSM and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 119 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$399
Typical
$399
Most expensive
$558

What flexibility is worth here

How long you stay changes it too

  • 6–9 nights $399
  • 10–16 nights $409

Staying 6–9 nights typically costs $10 less than 10–16 nights.

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Cheapest combos

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Wed Oct 14 06:00 → 08:47
Wed Oct 21 08:45 → 09:42 7 nights
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Wed Oct 14 06:00 → 08:47
Wed Oct 21 19:45 → 20:40 7 nights
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Fri Oct 16 06:00 → 08:47
Fri Oct 23 08:45 → 09:42 7 nights
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Departure Schedule typical week

We couldn't confirm a current weekly schedule for DSM → DTW. Delta Air Lines has operated this route nonstop — it may be seasonal or recently changed, so check the airline for current service.

Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 68 recent dates we priced, Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) showed up to 1 nonstop departure a day, with the earliest around 06:00 and the latest around 17:50, operated by Delta.

06:00 06:10 12:25 17:30 17:35 17:50

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

More nonstops from Des Moines

DSM → PIE Pinellas Park DSM → PDX Portland DSM → BUR Burbank DSM → PHL Philadelphia 2 airlines DSM → DEN Denver 3 airlines DSM → AUS Austin DSM → AZA Mesa DSM → BOS Boston

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Des Moines to Detroit?

Yes, Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW).

Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Detroit?

Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to Detroit.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Detroit?

The nonstop flight from Des Moines to Detroit takes ~1h 36m (approximately 856 km).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Des Moines to Detroit?

Arrivals run on time 74.5% at DSM and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Detroit?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) start at $399, with a typical fare around $399. Based on 119 recent fare combinations.

Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Des Moines to Detroit?

Typical round-trip fares from Des Moines (DSM) to Detroit (DTW) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $399 and around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $409. Medians from 119 recent fare combinations.

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