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Flights from Des Moines to Wausau
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Wausau. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 34m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 34m
Des Moines to Wausau at a glance
Fastest journey4h 34mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Wausau
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) AUW
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Mon06:00 DSM07:21 ORD2h 24m connection09:45 ORD10:34 AUWUnited Airlines + Envoy Air
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
- 492 km306 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 34mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneWausau vs Des Moines
- Currency in Wausau
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → CWA
Flights from Des Moines to Wausau: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Wausau?
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 Wausau?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 34m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 492 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Wausau?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Wausau?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Wausau: Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA).
