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Flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 26m door to door (21 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 26m
Des Moines to Milwaukee at a glance
Fastest journey3h 26mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Milwaukee
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) MKE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat14:00 DSM15:15 ORD1h 45m connection17:00 ORD17:26 MKESkyWest
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
- 497 km309 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 26mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneMilwaukee vs Des Moines
- Currency in Milwaukee
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → MKE
Flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Milwaukee?
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 Milwaukee?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 497 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Milwaukee?
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 Milwaukee?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE).
