Traveling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Kahului Airport (OGG): what you need to know
Kahului is five hours behind Des Moines and is in the UTC-10 timezone.
Your DSM to OGG flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Traveling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between DSM and OGG include:
Denver International Airport
Portland International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Kahului Airport (OGG)
$305 is the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport flight. A return flight starts from $551. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DSM to OGG if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DSM to OGG.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that take off from DSM land on time.
Des Moines International Airport is around 6 miles from central Des Moines. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel near DSM? If you're boarding an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Kahului Airport (OGG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near OGG instead:
Follow your own route with a Kahului Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Ace Rent a Car and venture far and wide through Kahului and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Kahului Airport about four weeks in advance.
Getting from Kahului Airport (OGG) to central Kahului
Kahului Airport to the center of Kahului has a drive time of about 10 minutes. It's approximately 3 miles away.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Kahului Airport (OGG)
January is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Kahului in May.
Lock in your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Kahului Airport for August if you'd like to explore Kahului during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 72ºF and 84ºF.
Look for cheap tickets from DSM to OGG in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 64ºF and 77ºF on average.
Explore more of United States
You've done Kahului, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 95 miles west to Honolulu to check off its popular sights. From Waikiki Beach to USS Arizona Memorial and Iolani Palace, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Pearl City is another well-known destination in United States and is around 100 miles west of Kahului. No journey is complete without seeing USS Utah Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park and Pearl City District Park.
