Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — Airport Guide

About Des Moines International Airport

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is an international airport serving Des Moines, US. Located at 958 ft elevation. The airport has 2 runways. Longest runway: 9,004 ft. Compare flights from DSM on JustCheckin.in — we search 50+ booking sites to find you the best fares. We currently track 3 flight routes from DSM. There are 40 hotels near Des Moines International Airport.

📖 Wikipedia →

Runway Information

Designator	Length (ft)	Width (ft)	Surface	Lighted	Status
05/23	9,004	150	ASP	Yes	Open
13/31	9,001	150	ASP	Yes	Open

✈️ Flights from Des Moines International Airport

LAX → DSM

AA

22 May

$191

Book

SAC → DSM

UA

05 Jun

$514

Book

GDL → DSM

UA

16 May

$621

Book

Search All Flights from DSM →

🏛️ Terminals

Des Moines International Airport Terminal

🚌 Getting to the City

Type	Service / Stop	Journey	Cost
Bus	Fleur Dr & Cowles Dr (Far-Side), DSM Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority	—	—

Journey time and cost data will be updated soon.

✈️ Travel Tips for Des Moines International Airport

Arrive early — allow at least 2-3 hours for international flights, 1-2 hours for domestic.
Terminal navigation — large airports can be confusing. Check your terminal before heading to the airport.
Lounge access — consider a Priority Pass for comfortable waiting with complimentary food and drinks.
Compare prices — use JustCheckin to compare flight prices from top booking sites before booking.
Getting around — check transport options between Des Moines International Airport and Des Moines city center.
Book hotels nearby — for early morning flights or long layovers, find hotels near Des Moines.