United States Β· 953 miles (1,534 km)

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 953 miles (1,534 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 8 ways to fly it with one stop, through Denver, Minneapolis and Chicago and more.

How many miles SLC to DSM costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines9,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines11,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines13,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines13,800$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines16,000$5.60
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from SLC to DSM

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    American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it
  • Delta Air Lines logo
    Delta Air LinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it

Book SLC to DSM with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SLC to DSM with one stop

8 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Sun Country Airlines logo
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  • Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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  • Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Allegiant Air logo
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  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then Allegiant Air
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SLC to DSM: common questions

How many miles does SLC to DSM cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SLC to DSM?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Salt Lake City (SLC) to Des Moines (DSM).

How far is Salt Lake City from Des Moines by plane?

Salt Lake City (SLC) and Des Moines (DSM) are 953 miles (1,534 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book SLC to DSM award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Salt Lake City and Des Moines?

The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Minneapolis (MSP), Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.