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Flights from Champaign to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Champaign to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 21m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Champaign to Des Moines at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Champaign 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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CMI Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon06:00 CMI06:52 ORD2h 23m connection09:15 ORD10:21 DSMEnvoy Air + United Airlines
5 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
481 km299 miles
Journey time
4h 21mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Champaign
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
CMI → DSM

Flights from Champaign to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Champaign 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 Champaign to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 481 km.
Where do you change planes between Champaign and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Champaign and Des Moines?
Champaign: University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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