Travelling from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Des Moines Airport (DSM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport is 2 hours 45 minutes.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to catch your SLC to DSM flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Des Moines (and maybe even some other great parts of the United States!). Check out the direct flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SLC and DSM:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport (SLC) to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport flight is R 1,751. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 3,413. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SLC to DSM if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SLC to DSM.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
SLC's address is 776 North Terminal Drive.
85% of flights leaving Salt Lake City Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SLC.
To get to Salt Lake City Airport from central Salt Lake City, it takes around 10 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 20 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SLC:
Arriving at Des Moines Airport (DSM)
If you're landing on a late Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near DSM:
Travel at your own pace with a Des Moines Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Enterprise or Alamo and experience more of Des Moines and beyond.
Book your vehicle from Des Moines Airport a few weeks ahead to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
From Des Moines Airport, Des Moines is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Des Moines. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Salt Lake City Airport to Des Moines Airport for July if you want to visit Des Moines during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SLC to DSM in January. Temperatures average between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Des Moines has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, a visit to Chicago will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If there's time to check out another corner of the United States, head for Milwaukee, about 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are key reasons to visit.
