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Flights from Springfield to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Springfield to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 36m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 36m
Springfield to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago
Best ways to fly from Springfield 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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SGF Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Envoy Air, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun06:15 SGF07:40 ORD2h 05m connection09:45 ORD10:51 DSMSkyWest + United Airlines
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
- 488 km303 miles
- Journey time
- 4h 36mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDes Moines vs Springfield
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- SGF → DSM
Flights from Springfield to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Springfield 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 Springfield to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 488 km.
Where do you change planes between Springfield and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). Envoy Air flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Springfield and Des Moines?
Springfield: Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).





