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DSM → FSD

Q: How long is the flight from DSM to FSD?

Average flight time on the DSM–FSD route is 1h 3m , covering approximately 556 km (345 mi).

Q: What is the distance from DSM to FSD?

The great-circle distance from DSM to FSD is approximately 556 km (345 miles).

Q: How many flights per week from DSM to FSD?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (4 total flights recorded).

556 km avg 1h 3m 1 airline

Local time: 20:19 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Large Airport
Elevation: 958 ft
Coordinates: 41.5340, -93.6567

cloud Weather

Wind: 120° / 7 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Ceiling: OVC 7,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 29.89 inHg

Obs: 2026-05-30T00:54:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KDSM 300054Z 12007KT 10SM OVC070 26/11 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02610111

TAF KDSM 292333Z 3000/3024 12008KT P6SM BKN140 PROB30 3006/3012 6SM -SHRA FM301700 13012G22KT P6SM BKN060

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 34 Departures

flight_land 33 Arrivals

Local time: 20:19 CDT
Timezone: America/Chicago
Type: Medium Airport
Elevation: 1,429 ft
Coordinates: 43.5855, -96.7412

cloud Weather

Wind: 110° / 6 kt
Visibility: 8 SM
Ceiling: SCT 8,500 ft, OVC 10,000 ft
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.89 inHg
Wx: -RA

Obs: 2026-05-30T00:56:00.000Z

Raw METAR / TAF

METAR KFSD 300056Z 11006KT 8SM -RA SCT085 OVC100 21/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP115 P0003 T02060183

TAF KFSD 292339Z 3000/3024 11010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 FM300200 13009KT P6SM SCT040 OVC070 FM301200 12012G20KT P6SM BKN025 PROB30 3017/3019 -SHRA OVC025 FM301900 12017G26KT P6SM BKN045 PROB30 3021/3024 -SHRA BKN035

flight Live Traffic

flight_takeoff 20 Departures

flight_land 19 Arrivals

Flights tracked: 4
Avg duration: 1h 3m
Distance: 556 km

Live traffic

DSM → FSD. Live aircraft currently filed on this route.

Airlines 1

Airline	Flights shown
Alpine Air Express	2

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Recent flights last 4

Date	Flight	Aircraft	Takeoff	Landing	Duration	Arr Δ
2026-05-21	AIP4570	A0116F	May 21, 07:15 UTC	May 21, 08:35 UTC	1h 20m	-
2026-05-12	N169DR	A11378	May 12, 07:35 UTC	May 12, 08:35 UTC	1h 0m	-
2026-05-09	MWT139	A09E33	May 9, 01:20 UTC	May 9, 02:25 UTC	1h 5m	-
2026-04-12	AIP4570	A0807E	Apr 12, 19:30 UTC	Apr 12, 20:15 UTC	45m	-

DSM → FSD frequently asked

How long is the flight from DSM to FSD?

Average flight time on the DSM–FSD route is 1h 3m, covering approximately 556 km (345 mi).

What is the distance from DSM to FSD?

The great-circle distance from DSM to FSD is approximately 556 km (345 miles).

Which airlines fly from DSM to FSD?

1 airline operates this route in our records: Alpine Air Express.

How many flights per week from DSM to FSD?

We've observed ~1 flight per day on this route across our tracking data (4 total flights recorded).

Can I track DSM–FSD flights live?

Yes. The live tracker map above shows aircraft currently flying this route, filtered by departure and arrival airport.

DSM → FSD

Des Moines International Airport

cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Sioux Falls Regional Airport

cloud Weather

flight Live Traffic

Live traffic

Airlines 1

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