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Flights from Des Moines to Winnipeg

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Winnipeg. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 7h 10m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 10m
DSMYWGORD

Des Moines to Winnipeg at a glance

Fastest journey7h 10mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Winnipeg

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) YWG
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest
Fri15:30 DSM16:51 ORD3h 54m connection20:45 ORD22:40 YWGUnited Airlines + SkyWest
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 10m
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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
962 km597 miles
Journey time
7h 10mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneWinnipeg vs Des Moines
Currency in Winnipeg
CAD
Airports
DSM → YWG

Flights from Des Moines to Winnipeg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Winnipeg?
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 Winnipeg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 962 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Winnipeg?
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 Winnipeg?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Winnipeg: Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG).

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