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

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Milwaukee to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 310 mi 1h 13m nonstop 30 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MKE and DSM, connecting options are available through 30 hubs.

Also explore MKE Routes DSM Routes MKE Live Flights DSM Live Flights MKE Delays DSM Delays
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
OMA ~3h 21m SBN ~4h 4m DAL ~4h 32m STL ~5h 5m BWI ~5h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
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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
MKE → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → MKE
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. MKE delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Milwaukee

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MKE→DSM ORD→DSM MDW→DSM
Distance from MKE – 67 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 6 1
Weekly flights 1 262 20
Flight time 1h 13m 0h 59m 1h 20m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights · Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights · South Bend (SBN) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MKE 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 Milwaukee.
MKE: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Milwaukee, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
310 mi / 499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 13m.
Facts

MKE–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Milwaukee to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance310 mi / 499 km
Flight time1h 13m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections30 hubs
Origin: MKE
Full nameGeneral Mitchell International Airport
IATA / ICAOMKE / KMKE
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation723 ft / 220 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 MKE to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 13m. The route covers 310 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MKE to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OMA, SBN, DAL, STL, BWI, TEB, MSY, PIE, PBI, AZA, AUS, FLL, MSP, BNA, MDW, DTW, ORD, LGA, IAH, MIA, ATL, SRQ, DCA, PHX, DEN, CLT, LAS, RSW, DFW and MCO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and SBN. 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 MKE to DSM

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MKE to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MKE to DSM ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 310 miles (499 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OMA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and South Bend (SBN).