Des Moines to Savoy (DSM–CMI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 1-stop flights Verified 2mos 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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
ORD Chicago 3h 32m AAACAS → AAQRUA Chicago (ORD) to Savoy flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 42m AAASAY → AAQR Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Savoy flights
HOU Houston ~4h 19m EJAG4 → Houston (HOU) to Savoy flights
DEN Denver ~6h 10m ACF9UA → KG Denver (DEN) to Savoy flights
MIA Miami ~8h 48m QR → Miami (MIA) to Savoy flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Des Moines to Savoy
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
300 mi 1h 8m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CMI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
ORD ~3h 32m HOU ~4h 19m DFW ~5h 42m DEN ~6h 10m MIA ~8h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
51
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 → CMI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
CMI → DSM
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Savoy from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to University of Illinois Willard Airport.
Metric DSM→CMI OMA→CMI
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 1h 8m 2h 55m
Departure OTP 80% –
Omaha (OMA) to Savoy flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to University of Illinois Willard Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Savoy.
Distance & Flight Time
300 mi / 482 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–CMI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Savoy route.
Route details
Distance300 mi / 482 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: CMI
Full nameUniversity of Illinois Willard Airport
IATA / ICAOCMI / KCMI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.2M
Elevation755 ft / 230 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CMI flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to University of Illinois Willard Airport take about 1h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 300 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include 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 CMI

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to CMI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to CMI is about 1 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 300 miles (482 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).