Direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines
All flights from MDW to DSM non-stop. There are direct flights from Chicago Midway International (MDW), Illinois, USA to Des Moines International (DSM), Iowa, USA with Southwest Airlines. 14 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 09:45 to 23:10 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 306 miles (492 km). Flight time ranges from 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
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Flight schedule from Chicago to Des Moines with Southwest Airlines
This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Southwest Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-13
Chicago to Des Moines scheduled departures
Select a date to see every published non-stop departure between MDW and DSM.
MDW - DSM route facts
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Distance306 miles (492 km)
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Flight time1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Airline Southwest
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Airline alliancesLow-cost carrier
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CabinsEconomy
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AircraftBoeing 737-700 Passenger (Scimitar Winglets) , Boeing 737MAX 8 Passenger and Boeing 737-800 (winglets) Passenger/BBJ2
