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

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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
ORD Chicago 3h 43m AAAVEK → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 56m DLKEVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 17m G4 → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 13m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m G4UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 43m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
PIE Pinellas Park 6h 42m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 41m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 15m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 52m G4 → G4WN Las Vegas (LAS) 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

While no nonstop service exists between ATW and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore ATW Routes DSM Routes ATW Live Flights DSM Live Flights DSM Delays
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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 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: BBQ (1 flights/wk, 100%)
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
25
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
STL ~3h 30m ORD ~3h 43m MSP ~3h 56m BNA ~4h 17m ATL ~5h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
377
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
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
DSM → ATW
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
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 MKE→DSM
Distance from ATW – 96 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly 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.
Facts

ATW–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Appleton to Des Moines route.
Route details
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Nashville.
Yes, return flights from DSM to ATW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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