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Flights from Des Moines to Appleton
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Appleton. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 54m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 54m
Des Moines to Appleton at a glance
Fastest journey3h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Appleton
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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DSM Chicago (ORD) ATW
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sun07:30 DSM08:45 ORD2h 00m connection10:45 ORD11:24 ATWRepublic Airlines + SkyWest
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
- 3h 54mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneAppleton vs Des Moines
- Currency in Appleton
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → ATW
Flights from Des Moines to Appleton: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Appleton?
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 Des Moines to Appleton?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 518 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Appleton?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Appleton?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Appleton: Appleton International Airport (ATW).
