Wichita to Des Moines (ICT–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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335 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by NetJets Aviation.
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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 10 hubs
DEN Denver 4h 4m ACEJAUA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 16m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 29m AAACCM → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 5h 10m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 12m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 5h 13m CMNZUA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 17m AFDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 6h 24m G4WN → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 21m AAWN → AAWN Phoenix (PHX) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 20h 9m AA → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Wichita to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
335 mi 0h 46m nonstop

ICT–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ICT to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
DEN ~4h 4m DFW ~4h 16m ORD ~4h 29m MDW ~5h 10m ATL ~5h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
263
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
ICT → DSM
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Arriving
92%
Return
DSM → ICT
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
59%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ICT delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Wichita

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric ICT→DSM MHK→DSM TUL→DSM
Distance from ICT – 111 mi 132 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 0h 46m 0h 45m 1h 5m
Departure OTP 82% – –
Manhattan (MHK) to Des Moines flights · Tulsa (TUL) to Des Moines flights · Oklahoma City (OKC) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of ICT with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Wichita, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
335 mi / 539 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 46m gate to gate.
Facts

ICT–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Wichita to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance335 mi / 539 km
Flight time0h 46m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ICT
Full nameWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport
IATA / ICAOICT / KICT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr1.8M
Elevation1,333 ft / 406 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICT to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 335 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM 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.
Nearby alternatives include MHK, TUL and OKC. 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 ICT to DSM

Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ICT to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ICT to DSM is about 0 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 335 miles (539 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Dallas Fort Worth and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Manhattan (MHK), Tulsa (TUL) and Oklahoma City (OKC).