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Flights from Des Moines to Madison

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Madison. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 2h 54m door to door (37 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 54m
DSMMSNORD

Des Moines to Madison at a glance

Fastest journey2h 54mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Madison

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) MSN
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest
Fri06:30 DSM07:51 ORD0h 54m connection08:45 ORD09:24 MSNUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 54m
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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
384 km238 miles
Journey time
2h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneMadison vs Des Moines
Currency in Madison
USD
Airports
DSM → MSN

Flights from Des Moines to Madison: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Madison?
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 Madison?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 384 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Madison?
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 Madison?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN).

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