Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at DSM?
Des Moines International — Des Moines
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Risky — 20% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at DSM gives you about a 20% chance of missing your connection.
20%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
80m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at DSM
A 60-minute connection at DSM is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 20% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 150 minutes.
·Airport reliability: DSM has a 79% on-time rate
−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 layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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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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