Southwest Airlines is the most reliable airline on the MDW to DSM route with a 72% on-time rate. Based on 290 flights tracked.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.Best Airline: MDW to DSM
Chicago to Des Moines — airline reliability comparison
On-Time Rate by Airline
Southwest Airlines72%
MDW to DSM Airline Comparison
| Airline | On-Time % | Cancel % | Avg Delay | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest AirlinesWNBest | 72% | 1.5% | 65m | 290 |
Route Overview
72%
Overall On-Time
66m
Avg Delay
1.4%
Cancel Rate
290
Total Flights
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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.