Des Moines to Mason City (DSM–MCW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight
No nonstop service between DSM and MCW. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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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 1 hub
ORD Chicago 4h 11m AAACAS → UA Chicago (ORD) to Mason City flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Mason City
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MCW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
ORD ~4h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
23
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 → MCW
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Return
MCW → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Mason City.
Facts

DSM–MCW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Mason City route.
Route details
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: MCW
Full nameMason City Municipal Airport
IATA / ICAOMCW / KMCW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation1,213 ft / 370 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MCW flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from MCW to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.