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Airports near Des Moines (DSM)
10 airports within driving distance of Des Moines International Airport. Flying from an alternate airport is the single easiest way to cut your fare — our agents compare them all on one call.
| Airport | Distance | Fly from here | Live board |
|---|---|---|---|
OTM — Ottumwa Regional Airport Ottumwa, United States | 70 mi (112 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
FOD — Fort Dodge Regional Airport Fort Dodge, United States | 75 mi (121 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
ALO — Waterloo Regional Airport Waterloo, United States | 96 mi (154 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
CID — The Eastern Iowa Airport Cedar Rapids, United States | 104 mi (167 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
IOW — Iowa City Municipal Airport Iowa City, United States | 110 mi (176 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
CBF — Council Bluffs Municipal Airport Council Bluffs, United States | 110 mi (178 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
MCW — Mason City Municipal Airport Mason City, United States | 113 mi (183 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
IRK — Kirksville Regional Airport Kirksville, United States | 115 mi (186 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
OMA — Eppley Airfield Omaha, United States | 117 mi (188 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
CCY — Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Charles City, United States | 119 mi (192 km) | Search fares | Departures & arrivals |
Frequently asked questions
What airports are near Des Moines?
Besides Des Moines International Airport (DSM), travelers can use Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM, 70 mi), Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 75 mi), Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi), The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 104 mi) and others — all within driving distance.
Is it cheaper to fly from an alternate airport?
Often yes. Fares between nearby airports on the same route regularly differ by $100 or more, especially around holidays. Low-cost carriers also tend to favor secondary airports.
How do I compare fares across all airports near Des Moines at once?
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