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Direct flights from Houston to Des Moines

Airlines Schedules

IAH - DSM route map All flights from IAH to DSM non-stop. There are direct flights from George Bush Intcntl Houston (IAH), Texas, USA to Des Moines International (DSM), Iowa, USA with United Airlines. 13 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 11:55 to 20:10 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 807 miles (1298 km). Flight time ranges from 2 hours and 18 minutes to 2 hours and 25 minutes.

IAH
George Bush Intcntl Houston
USAHouston , USA
DSM
Des Moines
USADes Moines , USA
IAH
George Bush Intcntl Houston
USAHouston , USA
Des Moines
USADes Moines , USA
DSM
Flight time 2h 18min to 2h 25min
Updated Nov 2, 2026
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United Airlines Star Alliance

Departure times vary between 11:55 and 20:10 • From Terminal B and Terminal C
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Flight schedule from Houston to Des Moines with United Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for United Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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UA6166
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UA3986
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-11-02

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Houston to Des Moines scheduled departures

Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between IAH and DSM.

Wednesday
Wed
Dec 02
2 flights(2)
Thursday
Thu
Dec 03
2 flights(2)
Friday
Fri
Dec 04
2 flights(2)
Saturday
Sat
Dec 05
2 flights(2)
Sunday
Sun
Dec 06
2 flights(2)
Monday
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Dec 07
2 flights(2)
Tuesday
Tue
Dec 08
2 flights(2)
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Flight
11:55
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UA6166
20:00
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UA2605
11:55
United Airlines United Airlines
UA6166
20:00
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UA2605
11:55
United Airlines United Airlines
UA6166
20:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2605
11:55
United Airlines United Airlines
UA6166
20:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2605
11:55
United Airlines United Airlines
UA6166
20:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2605
11:55
United Airlines United Airlines
UA6166
20:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2605
11:55
United Airlines United Airlines
UA6166
20:00
United Airlines United Airlines
UA2605
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IAH-DSM flight route
Route map from Houston, IAH to Des Moines, DSM. The distance is 807 miles or 1298 km.
Houston - Des Moines direct flight map
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IAH - DSM route facts

  • Distance
    807 miles (1298 km)
  • Flight time
    2 hours and 18 minutes to 2 hours and 25 minutes
  • Airline
    United United
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy First
  • Hub airports
    IAH
  • Departure terminals
    Terminal B and Terminal C
  • Aircraft
    Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets), Airbus A320, Airbus A319, Boeing 737-900 Passenger and Boeing 737-700 Passenger

Route FAQ

United Airlines operates non-stop flights from IAH to DSM with 13 weekly departures (Nov 9 – Nov 15, 2026).

Scheduled flight time from IAH to DSM ranges from 2 hours and 18 minutes to 2 hours and 25 minutes. The route covers 807 miles (1298 km).

13 weekly departures (Nov 9 – Nov 15, 2026) are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 11:55 to 20:10 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminal: Terminal B and Terminal C.

Economy and First are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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