Flights from Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)

Route intelligence for MDW → DSM: direct flights, stopover options, and timetable coverage in one place.

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Direct flights

1 direct option(s) across 1 airline(s) · 491 km route distance.

  • Southwest Airlines · 80 min · 491 km

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Stopover options

  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 55m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 55m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 57m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 57m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 57m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 57m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 59m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 59m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 59m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 59m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 59m · MDW → DSM
  • 1 stop(s) · 4h 59m · MDW → DSM

Timetable coverage

Published flight numbers: WN4224, WN4942

Flight number: WN 4224

Operating days: 2, 3

  • MDW 10:30 → DSM 11:50

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