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Flights from Des Moines to La Crosse
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to La Crosse. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 6h 24m door to door (5 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 24m
Des Moines to La Crosse at a glance
Fastest journey6h 24mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to La Crosse
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) LSE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon11:30 DSM12:51 ORD4h 09m connection17:00 ORD17:54 LSEUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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
- 314 km195 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 24mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneLa Crosse vs Des Moines
- Currency in La Crosse
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → LSE
Flights from Des Moines to La Crosse: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to La Crosse?
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 Des Moines to La Crosse?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 314 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and La Crosse?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and La Crosse?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). La Crosse: La Crosse Regional Airport (LSE).
