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Flights from Wichita to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Wichita to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Dallas, about 3h 36m door to door (22 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Wichita to Des Moines at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Wichita 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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ICT Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun07:15 ICT08:56 ORD0h 49m connection09:45 ORD10:51 DSMUnited Airlines
14 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 36m
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ICT Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Envoy Air, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun09:30 ICT10:37 DFW2h 38m connection13:15 DFW14:52 DSMEnvoy Air + American Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 22m
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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
537 km333 miles
Journey time
3h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Wichita
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ICT → DSM

Flights from Wichita to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Wichita to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago and Dallas. 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 Wichita to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 537 km.
Where do you change planes between Wichita and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Wichita and Des Moines?
Wichita: Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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