Nearby Airports to Des Moines
We've listed the nearest 10 airports to Des Moines sorted by distance, including links to each airport guide. Which are the closest airports to Des Moines? The closest 3 airports are 1. Cedar Rapids Eastern Iowa, 2. Omaha Omaha Eppley Airfield, & 3. Sioux City Sioux Gateway. All of these proximity airports offer commercial flight services:
| Eastern Iowa CID | Cedar Rapids CID (103 miles) |
| Omaha Eppley Airfield OMA | Omaha OMA (118 miles) |
| Sioux Gateway SUX | Sioux City SUX (153 miles) |
| Quad City MLI | Moline MLI (163 miles) |
| Kansas City MCI | Kansas City MCI (164 miles) |
| Lincoln LNK | Lincoln LNK (168 miles) |
| Rochester International RST | Rochester RST (174 miles) |
| Sioux Falls Regional FSD | Sioux Falls FSD (212 miles) |
| Peoria General Downing PIA | Peoria PIA (215 miles) |
| Manhattan Regional MHK | Manhattan MHK (229 miles) |
When making a cost comparison, compare the cost of flights first, then factor in additional expenses for parking, rental car, Wi-Fi access, and transportation, etc., all of which vary from airport to airport; the total cost, along with flight availability, can help determine your choice of airport.