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Chicago to Des Moines (MDW-DSM): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

Southwest Airlines flies the MDW to DSM nonstop about 6 times a week. That's enough service to give you a real choice of departures, though premium seats don't sit unclaimed for long. 2LNR watches every MDW to DSM departure for confirmed upgrade and award space and can alert you when a date you're tracking opens up.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
305 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every MDW to DSM departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Chicago to Des Moines to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each MDW to DSM departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Chicago to Des Moines nonstop

Carriers operating MDW to DSM nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • Southwest Airlines
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Frequently asked questions about MDW to DSM

How far is Des Moines from Chicago?
MDW to DSM covers about 305 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MDW to DSM?
Southwest Airlines is currently the only airline flying MDW to DSM nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on every Southwest Airlines departure.
How many flights a week are there from MDW to DSM?
About 6 nonstop flights a week run between Chicago and Des Moines in the current schedule, operated by Southwest Airlines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on MDW to DSM?
Open the MDW to DSM calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Chicago to Des Moines route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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