Moline to Des Moines (MLI–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

MLI Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 10 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MLI and DSM. Nearest airports to MLI with scheduled service: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 139 mi) · Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL, 56 mi) · Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ, 67 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
ORD Chicago 3h 37m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 4m UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 12m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 45m AA → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 57m G4 → G4N5WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 8h 6m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
AZA Mesa 9h 17m G4 → G4 Mesa (AZA) to Des Moines flights
SFB Orlando 23h 46m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights
PIE Pinellas Park ~6h 53m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
PGD Punta Gorda ~7h 15m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Moline to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps MLI Routes DSM Routes MLI Live Flights DSM Live Flights MLI Delays DSM Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MLI to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ORD ~3h 37m DEN ~5h 4m ATL ~5h 12m DFW ~5h 45m PIE ~6h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
145
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
MLI → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
88%
Return
DSM → MLI
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MLI delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Moline

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MLI→DSM DBQ→DSM PIA→DSM
Distance from MLI – 67 mi 69 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – 1 1
Departure OTP 67% – –
Dubuque (DBQ) to Des Moines flights · Peoria (PIA) to Des Moines flights · Cedar Rapids (CID) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MLI 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 Moline.
MLI: CDT · DSM: CDT

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

MLI–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Moline to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MLI
Full nameQuad City International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLI / KMLI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.7M
Elevation590 ft / 180 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 MLI to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
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.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MLI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DBQ, PIA and CID. 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 Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubuque (DBQ), Peoria (PIA) and Cedar Rapids (CID).