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

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Des Moines to Appleton
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 321 mi 4h 38m nonstop 34 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, 34 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 0 – – 100% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
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
34
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
336
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Appleton from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Appleton International Airport.
Metric DSM→ATW CID→ATW OMA→ATW
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 0 – 1
Flight time 4h 38m 4h 6m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Appleton flights · Omaha (OMA) 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
1-stop connections34 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/Chicago
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, MKE, MDW, IND, AUS, DAL, DCA, HOU, CID, SLC, GUF, MCO, SRQ, SCF, NAS, IFP, PHX, MIA, PDX, ATL, MSP, RSW, AZA, DTW, DEN, ORD, CLT, DFW, BNA, LAS, PGD, PIE, FLL and SFB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include CID and OMA. 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 DSM to ATW

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Appleton International Airport (ATW) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air.

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

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).