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How to get fromMilan to Des Moinesby plane, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Des Moines by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Milan Linate Airport to Des Moines

    best
    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LIN - DSM
    16h 31m
    $569–2,224

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane MXP - FOD
    3. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Des Moinescar car
    20h 15m
    $321–1,131

  3. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MXP - DSM
    15h 28m
    $522–1,827

  4. Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Zuerich Hbtrain train
    2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ZRH - DSM
    19h 33m
    $687–2,054

Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration15h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$593Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,792 mi
  • Duration: 16h 31m

What companies run services between Milan, Italy and Des Moines, IA, USA?

ITA Airways, United Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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