Is a 45-Minute Layover Enough at DSM?
Des Moines International — Des Moines
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High Risk — 53% miss rate
Probably not — a 45 minutes layover at DSM means roughly a 53% chance of missing your flight.
53%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
80m
Avg Delay
Why 45 Minutes Is High Risk at DSM
A 45-minute connection at DSM is very risky. There's roughly a 53% chance you'll miss your connecting flight. We strongly recommend at least 150 minutes, or consider booking a direct flight.
·Airport reliability: DSM has a 79% on-time rate
−Below minimum connection time: DSM requires at least 60 minutes for domestic connections. You have 45.
−High average delay: When flights are late at DSM, the average delay is 80 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at DSM
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 45-minute layover is 15 minutes below the domestic minimum. Even without any delays, you may not have enough time to reach your gate.
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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 150+ minute layovers at DSM
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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