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Flights from Des Moines to Decatur
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Decatur. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 6h 51m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 51m
Des Moines to Decatur at a glance
Fastest journey6h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Decatur
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) DEC
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Mon11:30 DSM12:51 ORD4h 54m connection17:45 ORD18:21 DECUnited 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
- 446 km277 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 51mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDecatur vs Des Moines
- Currency in Decatur
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → DEC
Flights from Des Moines to Decatur: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Decatur?
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 Decatur?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 446 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Decatur?
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 Decatur?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Decatur: Decatur Airport (DEC).
