Flights from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Des Moines International Airport Airport (DSM)
Flights from Indianapolis International to Des Moines International are in quite low demand and there is only one airliner that operates flights – NetJets. The official airport code for Indianapolis International is IND and for Des Moines International it is DSM.
The price of the flight is dependent on the time of the day you fly and the day of the week with weekends being normally a higher price. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! 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.
When arriving at Des Moines International don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you plan on flying to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
If you are renting a car at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
Organise and book your choice of transport to Indianapolis International Airport (IND):
- Private Transfers to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- Buses to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- Taxis to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
- Train Services to/near Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Ensure your arrival at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:
- Compare car rental at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Private transfers at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Buses from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Taxis from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Train services at or near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
You can also research and pre-book a hotel near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Indianapolis International 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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NetJets | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 08:00 | 08:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
NetJets offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 08:00 and 08:00.
If you wish to book your flight with NetJets then we advise you book direct from their website at www.netjets.com/. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.
The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Monday | 08:00
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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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Battle Creek to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 38 Minutes | |
Chicago Midway to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 23 Minutes | |
Dayton Wright Brothers to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 47 Minutes | |
Chicago O'Hare to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 23 Minutes | |
Chicago Pal Waukee to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 22 Minutes | |
Louisville to Des Moines | 0 | 1 Hour 43 Minutes |
Whilst you will find a bureau de change at Des Moines International, we recommend you change some money before you depart if you don’t have the local currency. The exchange rates within any airport are not very favorable, so exchanging money before hand is a good idea.
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