Des Moines to Milwaukee (DSM–MKE) — 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.
Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.
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–MKE had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 310 miles in 1h 4m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Milwaukee from Des Moines
| Metric | DSM→MKE | FOD→MKE | ALO→MKE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 76 mi | 96 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 4m | 2h 6m | 0h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DSM: CDT · MKE: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee.
DSM–MKE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DSM to MKE
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) had nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, last on the schedule in May 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.
DSM to MKE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DSM to MKE is about 1 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (499 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Waterloo (ALO) and Omaha (OMA).