Des Moines to Madison (DSM–MSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and MSN. 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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✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

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 10 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 3h 7m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Madison flights
ORD Chicago 3h 36m AAACAS → AAASBA Chicago (ORD) to Madison flights
DTW Detroit 4h 35m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Madison flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 56m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Madison flights
DEN Denver 5h ACF9UA → F9UAY4 Denver (DEN) to Madison flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 23m AAASAY → AAG3QF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Madison flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 32m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Madison flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 16m AAG4QR → AAQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Madison flights
LGA New York 6h 56m AADL → AADL New York (LGA) to Madison flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 24m AAASWN → AA Phoenix (PHX) to Madison flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Madison
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes MSN Routes DSM Live Flights MSN Live Flights DSM Delays MSN Delays
All flights from Madison (MSN) Madison to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MSN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MSP ~3h 7m ORD ~3h 36m DTW ~4h 35m ATL ~4h 56m DEN ~5h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
378
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 → MSN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
MSN → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → MSN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Madison from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Metric DSM→MSN OMA→MSN DBQ→MSN
Distance from DSM – 117 mi 163 mi
Nonstop airlines – 5 1
Weekly flights – – –
Departure OTP 100% – –
Omaha (OMA) to Madison flights · Dubuque (DBQ) to Madison flights · Moline (MLI) to Madison flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Dane County Regional Truax Field.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

DSM–MSN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Madison 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: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MSN flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MSN to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA, DBQ and MLI. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA), Dubuque (DBQ) and Moline (MLI).