Flights from Des Moines Airport DSM to Chicago Airport MDW

Flights from Des Moines International to Midway are operated by 4 airliners including NetJets, Flexjet, American Air Charter and Southwest Airlines. When travelling from Des Moines International you will cover about 306 miles before you reach Midway. This journey will take 1 Hour 23 Minutes.

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 are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. Flight to Midway will get more expensive the nearer you get the departure date, so it’s advisable to book in advance if it is possible.

If you plan on flying to Midway Airport from Des Moines International Airport you can pre-arrange your long or short term parking at Des Moines International Airport.

If you had a rental car at Midway Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to Midway Airport and avoid excess fees.

Organise and book your choice of transport to Des Moines International Airport:

Organise and book your choice of transport at Midway Airport:

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To see all airliners that offer flights between Des Moines International and Midway please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Southwest Airlines000120013:1014:07VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets100000015:0615:06VIEW FLIGHTS
Flexjet001000010:3010:30VIEW FLIGHTS
American Air Charter000000109:3009:30VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Southwest Airlines. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers WN1546, WN2417 and WN680 with times between 13:10 and 14:07.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Southwest Airlines at www.southwest.com/?ref=southwestairlines.com. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
15:06
AirlineFlight  No
NetJetsEJA501
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Wednesday
10:30
AirlineFlight  No
FlexjetLXJ310
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Thursday
13:10
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN2417
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Friday
13:20
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN680
14:07
AirlineFlight  No
Southwest AirlinesWN1546
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Sunday
09:30
AirlineFlight  No
American Air CharterGTW432
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If the airlines stated don’t offer flights that suite your travel times, you could look at alternative options. Below we have summarised flights from alternative departures airports and flights that are not direct.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Austin to Chicago Midway01 Hour 22 Minutes
Cedar Rapids to Chicago Midway059 Minutes
Fort Dodge to Chicago Midway01 Hour 27 Minutes
Mason City to Chicago Midway01 Hour 23 Minutes
Omaha to Chicago Midway01 Hour 37 Minutes
Rochester to Chicago Midway01 Hour 21 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!

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

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The cheapest flight one way from Des Moines DSM to Chicago MDW is £74.44 ($98 €85.89)
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Flight Info FAQ - Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (MDW)

Who flies from Des Moines to Chicago?
The following airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (MDW): American Air Charter, Flexjet, NetJets, Southwest Airlines.
How far is the flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
The flight from Des Moines to Chicago is 492KM or 306 miles.
How long does the flight from Des Moines to Chicago to take?
The flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes 1 Hour 23 Minutes.

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