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Flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 2h 27m door to door (27 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 2h 27m
MKEDSMORD

Milwaukee to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey2h 27mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Milwaukee 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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MKE Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat10:45 MKE11:23 ORD0h 52m connection12:15 ORD13:12 DSMSkyWest
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 27m
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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
497 km309 miles
Journey time
2h 27mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Milwaukee
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MKE → DSM

Flights from Milwaukee to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 497 km.
Where do you change planes between Milwaukee and Des Moines?
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 Milwaukee and Des Moines?
Milwaukee: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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