Travelling from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): What you need to know
Las Vegas's main airport is Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Check out your options for departing from this terminal when reserving your flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport flight.
Des Moines International Airport is located in Des Moines. The city operates on the UTC-6 timezone and is two hours ahead of Las Vegas.
You can pick from 8 direct services every week between Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM). This is the most popular route, with Allegiant Air offering a 6:35am departure from LAS to DSM.
To ensure you catch your flight from Las Vegas to DSM, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're flying during a peak month like March, get to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.
Airports in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Take the express route from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS). Direct flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are available from here.
Book your direct flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier operates services from LAS.
The most frequently booked airline between LAS and DSM is Southwest Airlines.
Allegiant Air is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Las Vegas, LAS can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
LAS is located at 5757 Wayne Newton Boulevard.
About Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DSM:
The street address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
Des Moines International Airport is around 11 kilometres from the centre of Des Moines. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport takes about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
R 741 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport. A return flight starts at R 1,482. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap flights from Las Vegas to DSM, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is when most people book flights from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Plan your visit to Des Moines in December for a more low-key escape.
Book a Las Vegas to DSM plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Des Moines to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF).
More about Des Moines
After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Des Moines International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Des Moines:
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Science Centre of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theatre are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Des Moines travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at State Historical Museum.
Explore more of the United States
Kansas City is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Des Moines. Around 290 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include National WWI Museum and Memorial, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre and Union Station - 2017.
Around 193 kilometres west of Des Moines, Omaha is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Kiewit Luminarium, OUR BODY: The Universe Within and Orpheum Theatre.
