Des Moines to Chicago (DSM–MDW) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DSM–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 305 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 29 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h20 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→MDW | CID→MDW | OMA→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi | 117 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 30 | 1 | 50 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 0h 51m | 1h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
DSM–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to MDW
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 30 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DSM to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to MDW is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (491 km). There are approximately 30 weekly flights outbound and 25 return, totaling 55 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).