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

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Des Moines to Appleton
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 321 mi 4h 38m nonstop 24 1-stop hubs

DSM–ATW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 321 miles in approximately 4h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–ATW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – 64% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to ATW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
IND ~3h 30m CID ~6h 10m SLC ~6h 25m GUF ~6h 51m SRQ ~7h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
335
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
DSM → ATW
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
Return
ATW → DSM
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Appleton from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Appleton International Airport.
Metric DSM→ATW CID→ATW
Distance from DSM – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 2
Flight time 4h 38m 4h 6m
Departure OTP 64% –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Appleton flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Appleton International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Appleton.
Distance & Flight Time
321 mi / 516 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 38m.
Facts

DSM–ATW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Appleton route.
Route details
Distance321 mi / 516 km
Flight time4h 38m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: ATW
Full nameAppleton International Airport
IATA / ICAOATW / KATW
TimezoneAmerica/Menominee
Passengers/yr1.1M
Elevation918 ft / 280 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to ATW flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Appleton International Airport take approximately 4h 38m. The route covers 321 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to ATW.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IND, CID, SLC, GUF, SRQ, SCF, IFP, DTW, MSP, AZA, CLT, SFB, ORD, DEN, RSW, ATL, DFW, PHX, LAS, MCO, PIE, BNA, PGD and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include CID. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DSM to ATW

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Appleton International Airport (ATW) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to ATW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to ATW ranges from 4 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 321 miles (516 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IND. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID).