Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Reno
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Reno
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Reno? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Reno vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500–43,600 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Reno for specific travel dates.
2026-11-06
DSM - RNO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 12,500 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-06
DSM - RNO
Economy | 2 Stops
From 20,700 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-06
DSM - RNO
First | 2 Stops
From 25,500 Pts + $11.2
Des Moines to Reno flight facts
Distance
1,373 mi
2,210 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 3h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−2h
Reno is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Reno
RNO · Reno Tahoe Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Omaha - Reno · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Reno
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DSM - RNO
First | 2 Stops
From 25,500 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DSM - RNO
First | 2 Stops
From 43,600 Pts + $11.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Incline Village (United States)
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
From 20,000 Pts or $297
Truckee, CA (USA)
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
From Pts or $783
Truckee (United States)
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge
From Pts or $649
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Reno depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Reno.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Reno.
Des Moines and Reno are about 1,373 miles (2,210 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,373-mile straight-line distance takes about 3h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Reno is 2 hours behind Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Reno: Reno Tahoe Intl (RNO).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Reno, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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