Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from Des Moines to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Monday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Chicago on average per day?

Accepted Answer

3 flight departures from Des Moines to Chicago per day on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 67% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 33% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

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Airlines like Frontier, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Des Moines to Chicago in about 1h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 53m. Airlines will cover a distance of 299 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 4

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Chicago is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $242 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $276 and $289 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 8% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Chicago one-way?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Chicago are Frontier ($131), Delta ($138), and United Airlines ($145).

Question 6

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from Des Moines to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$248

February

$244

March

$280

April

$258

May

$278

June

$342

July

$327

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Question 7

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 8

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Chicago?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

How recently were the Des Moines to Chicago flight deals updated?

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The Des Moines to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

Question 10

What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Chicago?

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When deciding which route to take from Des Moines to Chicago consider Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Des Moines - Chicago Midway or Des Moines - Chicago Greater Rockford as they are the most popular.

Question 11

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Chicago? While on average our users pay $2,011, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $144. The most popular route (Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $263.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Chicago?

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Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Des Moines to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (100%), Scandinavian Airlines (98%), Piedmont Airlines (95%).

Question 13

Can I find flights from Des Moines to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Chicago for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $242, but on average you can expect to pay $273.

Question 14

Are there nonstop flights from Des Moines to Chicago for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 16 direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Chicago is less than $464.

Question 15

Are there last-minute flights available from Des Moines to Chicago for under $400?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Des Moines to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $400.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Chicago?

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It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Chicago, book at least 58 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 75% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $249 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $363.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from Des Moines. Prices for August average $264 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $148. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March. Opting for a August flight can save you 49% on your journey compared to booking in March

Question 19

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Chicago (DSM - CHI)?

Accepted Answer

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% on flights from Des Moines to Chicago by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 20

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago. On average, Des Moines has 26 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 3 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

Question 21

What does DSM to ORD mean?

Accepted Answer

DSM and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to ORD refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

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The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 23

Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Chicago with specific airlines?

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Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Chicago.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

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Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 28

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

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Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 29

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Des Moines to Chicago?

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Deals for Des Moines to Chicago flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 30

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Des Moines to Chicago?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Des Moines to Chicago.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights find flights from Des Moines to Chicago with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Des Moines to Chicago, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Des Moines to Chicago become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Des Moines to Chicago on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Round-trip from	$223
One-way from	$176

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$148	Average$244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$218	Average$596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

13%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
43%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
44%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	26daily flights
Monday	31daily flights
Tuesday	20daily flights
Wednesday	22daily flights
Thursday	29daily flights
Friday	31daily flights
Saturday	29daily flights

Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI) from $131

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