Flights from Chicago Airport MDW to Des Moines Airport DSM

Q: How long does the flight from Chicago to Des Moines to take?

The flight from Chicago to Des Moines takes1 Hour 23 Minutes.

Direct flights to Des Moines International from Midway are only offered by NetJets as this route is in low demand, so the options are limited. If this route is not ideal, the only other option is to get a flight with a stop over. The official airport code for Midway is MDW and for Des Moines International it is DSM.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

If you are planning a trip to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) from Midway Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Midway Airport (MDW).

If you are renting a car at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Midway Airport (MDW). The following options are available:

Ensure your arrival at Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onward transport - booking early may also save you money:

Find hotels close to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Midway (MDW) to Des Moines International (DSM) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
NetJets	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	10:25	14:18	VIEW FLIGHTS

NetJets is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 2 a week with times that vary between 10:25 and 14:18.

Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with NetJets on their website www.netjets.com/.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

10:25

Airline	Flight No
NetJets	EJA799

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Tuesday

14:18

Airline	Flight No
NetJets	EJA915

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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Milwaukee General Mitchell to Des Moines	0		1 Hour 24 Minutes
Chicago O'Hare to Des Moines	0		1 Hour 23 Minutes
Chicago Pal Waukee to Des Moines	0		1 Hour 22 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

Don't forget to book your car rental!

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Flight Price FAQ - Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Chicago MDW to Des Moines DSM?

The cheapest flight one way from Chicago MDW to Des Moines DSM is £77.70 ($104 €89.61)

£77.70

$104 | €89.61

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What is the cheapest return flight from Chicago MDW to Des Moines DSM?

The cheapest return flight from Chicago MDW to Des Moines DSM is £155.39 ($208 €179.21)

£155.39

$208 | €179.21

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