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Flights from Appleton to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Appleton to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 2h 57m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 57m
ATWDSMORD

Appleton to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey2h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Appleton to Des Moines

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ATW Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon10:15 ATW11:15 ORD1h 00m connection12:15 ORD13:12 DSMSkyWest
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 57m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
518 km322 miles
Journey time
2h 57mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Appleton
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ATW → DSM

Flights from Appleton to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Appleton to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Appleton to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 518 km.
Where do you change planes between Appleton and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Appleton and Des Moines?
Appleton: Appleton International Airport (ATW). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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