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

MKE Airport Page →
310 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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✈ Nonstop

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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 20m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 23m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 3h 31m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 3h 53m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 31m WN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 4m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 22m AAQFQR → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 23m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 44m AAWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 55m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Milwaukee to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
310 mi 1h 13m nonstop

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

Also explore MKE Routes DSM Routes MKE Live Flights DSM Live Flights MKE Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Milwaukee flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MKE to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MDW ~3h 20m MSP ~3h 23m ORD ~3h 31m STL ~3h 50m DTW ~3h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
724
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
84%
Return
DSM → MKE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
59%
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 – 12 3
Weekly flights – 325 19
Flight time 1h 13m 1h 20m 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 gate to gate.
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
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 13m gate to gate. The route covers 310 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MKE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 is about 1 hours 13 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 Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and South Bend (SBN).