⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Guadalajara to Des Moines flights

Guadalajara (GDL) to Des Moines (DSM): 1,558 miles (2,507 km) great-circle, about 3h 35m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $553 round-trip on Viva Aerobus, with 3 stops, departing May 16, 2026.

VBViva AerobusVB3196
Depart
GDL
Guadalajara, Mexico
19:45
2026-05-16
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Arrive
DSM
Des Moines, United States
Returns 14:16
2026-06-05
Stops
3 stops
Distance
1,558 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 35m
Trip type
Round-trip
$553
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Guadalajara to Des Moines fare fly?

$553 round-trip, Viva Aerobus VB3196, departing 2026-05-16 at 19:45, returning 2026-06-05. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Friday 20 nights later; the fare was observed 21 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Guadalajara from Des Moines?

  • Distance: 1,558 miles (2,507 km) great-circle, heading north.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 35m.
  • Departure airport: Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL), Guadalajara, Mexico, UTC-6 on May 16, 2026.
  • Arrival: Des Moines International Airport (DSM), United States, UTC-5 on May 16, 2026.
  • Time difference: Des Moines is 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, Mexico to United States.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 958 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Viva Aerobus VB3196, 3 stops, round-trip, 20 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Guadalajara to Des Moines fare compare with other routes from GDL?

At $553, it ranked 19th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from GDL (median $427). That is 35.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the GDL median of 25.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from GDL of similar length: Fort Lauderdale (1,516 mi) at $647 and Reno (1,634 mi) at $485.

Viva Aerobus had the cheapest fare on 9 of 30 GDL routes. It is the 17th longest of the 30 routes we track from GDL.

Entry requirements

Do you need a visa to fly to United States?

That depends on your passport and trip, so check the official source for United States: U.S. Customs and Border Protection: international visitors. Connecting elsewhere? Check that country's transit rules too.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Mexico_City, America/Chicago; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Guadalajara to Des Moines flight questions

How far is Guadalajara from Des Moines by plane?

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Guadalajara is about 1,558 miles (2,507 km) from Des Moines on a great-circle line from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM), heading north. It is the 17th longest of the 30 routes we track from GDL. The recorded itinerary had 3 stops, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Guadalajara to Des Moines?

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About 3h 35m nonstop by our estimate for 1,558 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Viva Aerobus fare was with 3 stops. Routes from GDL of similar length: Fort Lauderdale (1,516 mi) at $647 and Reno (1,634 mi) at $485.

What is the time difference between Guadalajara and Des Moines?

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On May 16, 2026, Guadalajara was on UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) and Des Moines on UTC-5 (America/Chicago), so Des Moines was 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara: noon in Guadalajara was 13:00 in Des Moines. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is no difference, in mid-July Des Moines 1 hour ahead.

How much is a flight from Guadalajara to Des Moines?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $553 per person round-trip on Viva Aerobus flight VB3196, departing May 16, 2026, returning June 5, 2026, with 3 stops. At $553, it ranked 19th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from GDL (median $427). That is 35.5 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), above the GDL median of 25.3 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Guadalajara to Des Moines?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 3 stops; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. From GDL, 9 of 30 were. Viva Aerobus had the cheapest fare on 9 of 30 GDL routes.

Which airports serve flights from Guadalajara to Des Moines?

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It departs Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico, and arrives at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in Des Moines, United States. An international flight, Mexico to United States. Des Moines International Airport (DSM) sits at 958 ft above sea level.

Where else near Des Moines can you fly from Guadalajara?

Chicago (CHI) $319Denver (DEN) $382Dallas (DFW) $332Charlotte (CLT) $561Houston (HOU) $308Phoenix (PHX) $349All flights from Guadalajara →

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