Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Des Moines, US
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On-time = departed within 15 min of schedule. Based on 11,355 recent tracked flights.
Des Moines (DSM) today: strikes, cancellations and delays
What can disrupt a flight from DSM right now: announced strikes, how often flights here are cancelled, and how to check your own flight.
How often flights are cancelled here
3.03% of the 10,797 departures from DSM reported to the US Bureau of Transportation Statistics were cancelled, over 7 months of data published between January 2024 and July 2026.
Is your flight affected today?
FlightGuard does not show a live departures board for DSM. Enter your flight number to get a risk score built on the latest weather, air traffic control, strike and airline punctuality data.
Check my flightDes Moines International Airport (DSM) serves Des Moines, US with 17 destinations operated by 8 airlines. Departures are on time 79.3% of the time, with an average departure delay of 18.8 minutes and a 2.92% cancellation rate (11,355 recent flights). According to FlightGuard's analysis based on 9 real-time factors (weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes, fuel prices, airline OTP, geopolitical events, recent trends, and historical data), the average risk score for flights from Des Moines International Airport is 20.8/100. Major airlines operating from this airport include Air France, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and others. Check your flight risk in real time by entering your flight number on FlightGuard for a personalized analysis before departure.
Airlines from Des Moines International Airport
Destinations from Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
17 destinations served from this airport.
| Destination | Route | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | DSM → ATL | 3 |
| Charlotte | DSM → CLT | 1 |
| Chicago | DSM → MDW | 1 |
| Chicago | DSM → ORD | 2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | DSM → DFW | 1 |
| Denver | DSM → DEN | 2 |
| Detroit | DSM → DTW | 1 |
| Houston | DSM → IAH | 1 |
| Las Vegas | DSM → LAS | 2 |
| Minneapolis | DSM → MSP | 1 |
| New York | DSM → LGA | 1 |
| Newark | DSM → EWR | 1 |
| Phoenix | DSM → PHX | 1 |
| Punta Gorda | DSM → PGD | 1 |
| Sanford | DSM → SFB | 1 |
| St. Petersburg | DSM → PIE | 1 |
| Washington | DSM → DCA | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Des Moines International Airport
To know whether your flight from DSM is cancelled or delayed today, check it with your airline or enter the flight number on FlightGuard, which scores it on the latest weather, air traffic control and strike data.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to see the delay risk for your date, with the reasons behind it. On the flights we track, 79.3% leave on time and the average departure delay is 18.8 minutes. Your airline's app or the departures screen at DSM confirm the actual departure time.
In the US there is no fixed cash compensation, but under DOT rules the airline must refund the ticket if it cancels your flight from DSM and you choose not to travel. Most airlines also rebook you for free; meals or a hotel depend on the airline's own commitments.
8 airlines operate from Des Moines International Airport (DSM), including Air France, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and others.
Departures from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are on time 79.3% of the time, with an average departure delay of 18.8 minutes and a 2.92% cancellation rate, based on 11,355 recent flights.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) serves 17 destinations, operated by 8 airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to get a real-time risk analysis based on 9 factors, including weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes and airline punctuality.
The main causes of delays at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are: atfm. Delays can be related to weather conditions, airspace capacity, strikes, or airline operational issues.
Airline punctuality varies over time. On FlightGuard you can check the specific risk score for your flight, which takes into account the airline's historical on-time performance among the 9 factors analyzed.
We recommend checking your flight risk at least 2-3 days before departure and again the day before. FlightGuard updates data every 15 minutes, so the closer you get to your flight date, the more accurate the analysis.
3.03% of the 10,797 flights at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) were cancelled in data published between January 2024 and July 2026 (source: US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics).
