Madison to Des Moines (MSN–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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247 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 14 1-stop flights Verified 32m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by YanAir.
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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
MSP Minneapolis 3h 31m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 3h 35m AAASAV → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 2m ACF9KG → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 16m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 24m AAG3QF → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 6h 24m AAASQR → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 6h 54m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 5m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
BOS Boston 7h 16m AAAFDL → G4 Boston (BOS) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 7h 38m AADL → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Madison to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
247 mi 0h 42m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSN to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MSP ~3h 31m ORD ~3h 35m DEN ~5h 2m ATL ~5h 16m DFW ~5h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
382
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
MSN → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → MSN
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. MSN delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Madison

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MSN→DSM MKE→DSM DBQ→DSM
Distance from MSN – 74 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 1
Weekly flights ~1 – 1
Flight time 0h 42m 1h 13m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Milwaukee (MKE) to Des Moines flights · Dubuque (DBQ) to Des Moines flights · Appleton (ATW) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSN 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 Madison.
MSN: CDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Madison, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
247 mi / 397 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 42m gate to gate.
Facts

MSN–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Madison to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 397 km
Flight time0h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSN
Full nameDane County Regional Truax Field
IATA / ICAOMSN / KMSN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr2.3M
Elevation887 ft / 270 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 MSN to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Dane County Regional Truax Field to Des Moines International Airport take about 0h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 247 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver.
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 MKE, DBQ and ATW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 MSN to DSM

Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MSN to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSN to DSM is about 0 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 247 miles (397 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Chicago O'Hare and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Milwaukee (MKE), Dubuque (DBQ) and Appleton (ATW).