Flights from Louisville Airport (SDF) to Des Moines International Airport Airport (DSM)

Q: How long does the flight from Louisville to Des Moines to take?

The flight from Louisville to Des Moines takes1 Hour 43 Minutes.

NetJets is the only airliner who offers flights between Louisville International and Des Moines International. The official airport code for Louisville International is SDF and for Des Moines International it is DSM.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. 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! Flight to Des Moines International will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

The time zone at Des Moines International is different from Louisville International, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

Travellers planning to fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) can pre-book short or long term car parking at Louisville International Airport (SDF).

If you chose to rent a car at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.

Below are some options if you require transport to Louisville International Airport (SDF):

Ensure your arrival at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:

Need a place to stay when you get to Des Moines? See a range of hotels near Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

To see all airliners that offer flights between Louisville International and Des Moines International please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
NetJets	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	13:06	13:06	VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with NetJets. 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 EJA521 with times between 13:06 and 13:06.

If you would like to find out more information on availably, flight times or if you would like to book your flight, you can visit NetJets direct at www.netjets.com/.

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.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Friday

13:06

Airline	Flight No
NetJets	EJA521

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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Elizabethtown to Des Moines	0		1 Hour 45 Minutes
Indianapolis to Des Moines	0		1 Hour 35 Minutes
Dayton Wright Brothers to Des Moines	0		1 Hour 47 Minutes

Please remember to leave plenty of time to get though customers when you are departing form the airports. Flights regulations are getting very strict these days so getting through customs can take in excess of 1 hour in some cases.