Chicago to Des Moines (MDW–DSM) — 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.
MDW–DSM 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 | 1h20-1h25 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Chicago
| Metric | MDW→DSM | ORD→DSM | SBN→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MDW | – | 15 mi | 74 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 29 | 246 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 25m | 1h 8m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MDW: CDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
MDW–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MDW to DSM
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MDW to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MDW to DSM is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 305 miles (491 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), South Bend (SBN) and Milwaukee (MKE).