Appleton to Des Moines (ATW–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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321 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 19 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 26m DLKEVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 3h 50m AAAVEK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 4h 59m G4UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 14m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 6h 3m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 49m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 7h 16m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
SFB Orlando 7h 30m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 36m ASPG4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PGD Punta Gorda 8h 17m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Appleton to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 321 mi 1h 44m nonstop

ATW–DSM had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 321 miles in 1h 44m.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Appleton flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ATW–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
BBQ BBQ 0 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ATW to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~13h
Longest
MSP ~3h 26m ORD ~3h 50m BNA ~4h 51m DEN ~4h 59m ATL ~5h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
325
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ATW → DSM
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
51%
Return
DSM → ATW
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Appleton

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric ATW→DSM GRB→DSM MSN→DSM
Distance from ATW – 25 mi 87 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Flight time 1h 44m 1h 51m 0h 42m
Green Bay (GRB) to Des Moines flights · Madison (MSN) to Des Moines flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of ATW with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Des Moines is 0 hours the same as Appleton.
ATW: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Appleton, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
321 mi / 516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m gate to gate.
Facts

ATW–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Appleton to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance321 mi / 516 km
Flight time1h 44m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ATW
Full nameAppleton International Airport
IATA / ICAOATW / KATW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation918 ft / 280 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATW to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Appleton International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 44m gate to gate. The route covers 321 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ATW to DSM. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 44m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DSM to ATW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GRB, MSN and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ATW to DSM

Appleton International Airport (ATW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ATW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATW to DSM is about 1 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (516 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Green Bay (GRB), Madison (MSN) and Milwaukee (MKE).