Airlines at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Des Moines, Iowa KDSM #85 US airport by passengers
Airlines operating at DSM, ranked by number of departures.
On-time performance at DSM
Based on 4,153 departures from May 2026 to July 2026. A flight counts as late when it leaves 15 or more minutes after schedule.
21.4%Departures late
27.3%Arrivals late
2.29%Cancelled
22.2 minAverage departure delay
| Airline | Departures | Late |
|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 660 | 19.7% |
| American Airlines | 635 | 29.6% |
| Allegiant Air | 592 | 25.2% |
| United Airlines | 568 | 17.1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 469 | 25.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 351 | 15.7% |
| Republic Airways | 306 | 12.7% |
| Envoy Air | 291 | 18.6% |
| PSA Airlines | 244 | 22.5% |
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, On-Time Performance of reporting carriers. Smaller regional carriers and some airlines are not included.
Airline presence
American, Southwest, Allegiant and Frontier are among the carriers serving Des Moines. Check flydsm.com for the current list before you fly.