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Flights from Des Moines to Milan

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Milan. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Philadelphia, about 11h 09m door to door (23 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 11h 09m
DSMMILORD

Des Moines to Milan at a glance

Fastest journey11h 09mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Philadelphia

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Milan

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) MIL
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Qatar Airways
Mon19:00 DSM20:21 ORD1h 39m connection22:00 ORD13:09 MILUnited Airlines
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 11h 09m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) MIL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: American Airlines
Thu14:00 DSM17:16 PHL3h 14m connection20:30 PHL09:43 MILAllegiant Air + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 43m
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DSM Boston (BOS) MIL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Mon07:15 DSM10:51 BOS9h 24m connection20:15 BOS09:16 MILAllegiant Air + Delta Air Lines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 19h 01m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) MIL
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 33m
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DSM New York (EWR) MIL
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: La Compagnie, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 35m
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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
7,683 km4,771 miles
Journey time
11h 09mon current schedules
Time difference
+7hMilan vs Des Moines
Currency in Milan
EUR
Airports
DSM → MXP, BGY, LIN

Flights from Des Moines to Milan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Milan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Philadelphia and Boston. 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 Milan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,683 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Milan?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Philadelphia (PHL), Boston (BOS) and Atlanta (ATL). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Milan?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Milan: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Milan?
Milan is 7 hours ahead of Des Moines.

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