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Among airlines operating Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Delta operates flights between Des Moines and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $192 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $446 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections

Chicago Midway (MDW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 43% on the Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $399 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $693, a difference of $294. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 24 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:49 am
• Latest: departs at 5:50 pm and lands at 7:39 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 49m.

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 49m, covering 532 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $284 to $1,034. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 52% below the typical average for this route.

Delta is the only airline operating Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 36m, compared with 4h 44m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 8h 45m via Denver Intl (DEN).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $399 to $557, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $399 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Des Moines to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.