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Flights from Madison to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Madison to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 2h 51m door to door (42 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 51m
MSNDSMORD

Madison to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey2h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Madison to Des Moines

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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MSN Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Fri15:00 MSN15:46 ORD0h 59m connection16:45 ORD17:51 DSMUnited Airlines
42 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 51m
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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
384 km238 miles
Journey time
2h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Madison
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MSN → DSM

Flights from Madison to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Madison to Des Moines?
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 Madison to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 384 km.
Where do you change planes between Madison and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Madison and Des Moines?
Madison: Dane County Regional Truax Field (MSN). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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