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Flights from Des Moines to Springfield

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Springfield. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 6h 24m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 6h 24m
DSMSPIORD

Des Moines to Springfield at a glance

Fastest journey6h 24mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Springfield

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) SPI
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon08:00 DSM09:21 ORD4h 24m connection13:45 ORD14:24 SPIUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 6h 24m
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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
385 km239 miles
Journey time
6h 24mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneSpringfield vs Des Moines
Currency in Springfield
USD
Airports
DSM → SPI

Flights from Des Moines to Springfield: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Springfield?
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 Springfield?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 385 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Springfield?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Springfield?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Springfield: Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI).

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