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Flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Sioux Falls, about 3h 36m door to door (126 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 3h 36m
MSPDSMORD

Minneapolis to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Sioux Falls

Best ways to fly from Minneapolis 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.

1
MSP Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu14:00 MSP15:26 ORD1h 04m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMUnited Airlines
125 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 36m
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MSP Sioux Falls (FSD) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Sat15:00 MSP15:52 FSD8h 53m connection00:45 FSD01:29 DSMSkyWest + Allegiant Air
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 10h 29m
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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
378 km235 miles
Journey time
3h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Minneapolis
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MSP → DSM

Flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Minneapolis to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Sioux Falls. 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 Minneapolis to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 378 km.
Where do you change planes between Minneapolis and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Sioux Falls (FSD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Minneapolis and Des Moines?
Minneapolis: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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