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Flights from Des Moines to Moline
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Moline. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 37m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 37m
Des Moines to Moline at a glance
Fastest journey3h 37mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Moline
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) MLI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air
Mon06:00 DSM07:15 ORD1h 45m connection09:00 ORD09:37 MLISkyWest
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
- 260 km161 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 37mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneMoline vs Des Moines
- Currency in Moline
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → MLI
Flights from Des Moines to Moline: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Moline?
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 Moline?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 260 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Moline?
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 Moline?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Moline: Quad City International Airport (MLI).





