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Flights from Moline to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Moline to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 3h 51m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 3h 51m
MLIDSMORD

Moline to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 51mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Moline 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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MLI Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon17:15 MLI17:56 ORD2h 04m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMEnvoy Air + United Airlines
11 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 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
260 km161 miles
Journey time
3h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Moline
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
MLI → DSM

Flights from Moline to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Moline 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 Moline to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 260 km.
Where do you change planes between Moline and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Moline and Des Moines?
Moline: Quad City International Airport (MLI). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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