Des Moines International Airport will gain a new nonstop flight route to Seattle, operated by Alaska Airlines, beginning June 2027. The daily service was announced at a news conference on Thursday and will make Alaska Airlines the seventh passenger airline based at the airport.
Flights from Seattle will depart at 9:00 a.m. local time and arrive in Des Moines at 2:42 p.m. The return flights will leave Des Moines at 3:27 p.m. and touch down in Seattle at 5:36 p.m. This schedule provides direct access for travelers between central Iowa and the Seattle metro area starting in mid-2027.
Official statements on connectivity and event impact
The Des
Moines Airport Authority stated that this new nonstop flight will offer expanded travel options and connectivity for central Iowa. Catch Des Moines CEO Trina Flack noted the significance of the airport’s growing connections, highlighting the return of the National Speech and Debate Tournament to Des Moines in 2028 and 2031. The event previously took place in 2024 and 2025, bringing thousands of students, coaches, and families to the metro area during the summer.
