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Flights from Winnipeg to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Winnipeg to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 7h 06m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 7h 06m
YWGDSMORD

Winnipeg to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey7h 06mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Winnipeg 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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YWG Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat14:00 YWG16:14 ORD3h 46m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMSkyWest + United Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 7h 06m
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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
962 km597 miles
Journey time
7h 06mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Winnipeg
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
YWG → DSM

Flights from Winnipeg to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 962 km.
Where do you change planes between Winnipeg 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 Winnipeg and Des Moines?
Winnipeg: Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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