Flights from Detroit Airport (YIP) to Des Moines International Airport Airport (DSM)
Direct flights to Des Moines International from Willow Run are only offered by Summit Aviation as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. When travelling from Willow Run you will cover about 523 miles before you reach Des Moines International. This journey will take 1 Hour 48 Minutes.
The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.
The time zone at Des Moines International is different from Willow Run, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.
If you had a rental car at Des Moines International Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Des Moines International Airport and avoid excess fees.
Organise and book your choice of transport at Des Moines International Airport:
- Car rental at Des Moines International Airport
- Des Moines International Airport Private Transfers
- Des Moines International Airport Buses
- Des Moines International Airport Taxis
- Des Moines International Airport Train Services to/near
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Des Moines International Airport
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Willow Run to Des Moines International, please see the table below.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Summit Aviation | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 05:45 | 05:45 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Most people choose to fly with Summit Aviation. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers YEL12 with times between 05:45 and 05:45.
If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Summit Aviation at www.google.com/search?q=Summit Aviation. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Friday | 05:45
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If you are flexible on the airport you depart from, then there are other airports that offer direct flights to Des Moines International. You can see full details of these below.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Kalamazoo to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 36 Minutes | |
Cleveland Hopkins to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 58 Minutes | |
Detroit to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 49 Minutes |
Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!
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