Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM–MKE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Des Moines to Milwaukee
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 310 mi 1h 4m nonstop 52 1-stop hubs

DSM–MKE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 310 miles in approximately 1h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 52 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–MKE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 1h04 69% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to MKE direction.
Mon
1
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
0
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Fri
0
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Sat
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MKE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
732
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 Milwaukee from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Metric DSM→MKE OMA→MKE
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 –
Flight time 1h 4m 1h 35m
Departure OTP 69% –
Omaha (OMA) to Milwaukee flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to General Mitchell International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee.
Distance & Flight Time
310 mi / 499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 4m.
Facts

DSM–MKE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Milwaukee route.
Route details
Distance310 mi / 499 km
Flight time1h 4m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections52 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MKE flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport take approximately 1h 4m. The route covers 310 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to MKE.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through STL, OMA, LEX, CMH, RDU, OKC, APA, TEB, HPN, IAD, BWI, HOU, HDN, TEX, DAL, MCO, SRQ, SAT, PIE, SLC, FMY, TPA, MDW, YYC, ATW, PBI, SCF, IFP, PDX, RSW, FLL, LAX, MIA, MSP, PHL, DTW, BOS, ORD, DEN, LGA, IAH, ATL, EWR, BNA, DFW, PHX, DCA, CLT, LAS, IND, AUS and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from MKE to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 MKE

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MKE ranges from 1 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (499 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via STL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).