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Flights from Cape Girardeau to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Cape Girardeau to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 21m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 21m
CGIDSMORD

Cape Girardeau to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 21mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Cape Girardeau 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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CGI Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Contour Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu10:00 CGI11:12 ORD2h 03m connection13:15 ORD14:21 DSMContour Airlines + United Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 21m
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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
597 km371 miles
Journey time
4h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Cape Girardeau
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
CGI → DSM

Flights from Cape Girardeau to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cape Girardeau to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Cape Girardeau to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 597 km.
Where do you change planes between Cape Girardeau and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Cape Girardeau and Des Moines?
Cape Girardeau: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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