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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Des Moines round-trip from $189. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $209, and United Airlines, from $249. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Des Moines for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

$105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $132 and $152, respectively.

What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Des Moines?

The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Des Moines is $94. On average you can expect to pay $248. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $189.

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

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 Chicago to Des Moines on time: GoJet (90%), Republic Airways (89%), Copa Airlines (89%).

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

Flights from Chicago to Des Moines are found to be more expensive on Sunday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Des Moines.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Chicago to Des Moines at least 34 days early can save you up to 87% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 34 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Chicago to Des Moines for as little as $224 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $364 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in February. For low rates, March can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from Chicago in March are about $310 on average during March, but can be found for as low as $187.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Chicago-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

For a flight from Chicago to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 25 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

Fri 5/1610:15 pmORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/2311:53 amDSM - ORD

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$189

Mon 5/266:24 amORD - DSM

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Mon 6/21:07 pmDSM - ORD

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$209

Tue 5/63:02 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop5h 43mDelta

Tue 5/136:30 amDSM - MDW

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$214

Sat 4/261:08 pmORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/277:45 amDSM - ORD

Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$249

Sun 6/110:33 amORD - DSM

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/86:32 pmDSM - ORD

1 stop21h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$269

Fri 5/26:25 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/75:40 amDSM - MDW

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$269

Thu 5/84:00 pmORD - DSM

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Sun 5/117:35 amDSM - ORD

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$271

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Fri 5/1610:15 pmORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/2311:53 amDSM - ORD

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$189

Mon 5/266:24 amORD - DSM

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Mon 6/21:07 pmDSM - ORD

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$209

Sat 4/261:08 pmORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/277:45 amDSM - ORD

Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$249

Sun 6/110:33 amORD - DSM

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/86:32 pmDSM - ORD

1 stop21h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$269

Fri 5/26:25 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/75:40 amDSM - MDW

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$269

Tue 5/63:02 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop5h 43mDelta

Tue 5/136:30 amDSM - MDW

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$214

Thu 5/84:00 pmORD - DSM

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Sun 5/117:35 amDSM - ORD

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$271

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Fri 4/259:55 amORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/306:13 pmDSM - ORD

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$219

Fri 4/256:35 amORD - DSM

1 stop4h 44mDelta

Fri 5/301:07 pmDSM - ORD

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$239

Fri 4/255:55 amORD - DSM

2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/308:35 amDSM - ORD

1 stop22h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$377

Sat 4/261:08 pmORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 33mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/277:45 amDSM - ORD

Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$249

Sat 4/261:35 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Sun 4/276:20 pmDSM - MDW

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$354

Fri 5/26:25 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop4h 40mSouthwest

Wed 5/75:40 amDSM - MDW

1 stop5h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$269

Tue 5/63:02 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop5h 43mDelta

Tue 5/136:30 amDSM - MDW

1 stop5h 58mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$214

Thu 5/84:00 pmORD - DSM

2 stops7h 05mSouthwest

Sun 5/117:35 amDSM - ORD

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/17

$271

Thu 5/86:59 pmORD - DSM

2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/111:27 pmDSM - ORD

2 stops26h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$332

Fri 5/1610:15 pmORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines

Fri 5/2311:53 amDSM - ORD

Nonstop1h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$189

Mon 5/266:24 amORD - DSM

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Mon 6/21:07 pmDSM - ORD

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/17

$209

One-way flights from Chicago to Des Moines
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Sat 9/67:00 amORD - DSM

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$105

Sat 9/612:25 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/16

$105

Tue 5/279:08 pmORD - DSM

2 stops12h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$128

Tue 5/138:40 amORD - DSM

1 stop3h 47mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$132

Sat 5/179:49 amORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$152

Fri 6/1312:35 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop7h 18mFrontier

Deal found 4/16

$161

Sat 5/171:08 pmMDW - DSM

1 stop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 4/15

$162

Thu 5/151:08 pmORD - DSM

Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$187

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ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

1:16 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

8:00 am-9:32 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

10:15 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

4:04 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$190

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

6:24 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Sun 5/25

6:30 am-12:41 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$209

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/6

3:02 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

6:30 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$214

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

12:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

6:40 am-2:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$219

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

6:30 am-4:34 pm

1 stop10h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 6/5

6:32 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop21h 53m

$249

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/2

6:25 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

5:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 00m

$269

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/16

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$105

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/27

9:08 pm-9:42 am

2 stops12h 34m

$128

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

8:40 am-12:27 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$132

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Des Moines in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Des Moines

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

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago to Des Moines may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chicago to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to DSM?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Des Moines at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Des Moines

The most flights from CHI to DSM are scheduled on a Wednesday (35 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to Des Moines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,667 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Frontier

6.0

Okay

3,281 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,280 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Chicago?
For a flight from Chicago to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 25 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Chicago on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Des Moines round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Des Moines round-trip from $189. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $209, and United Airlines, from $249. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Des Moines for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Des Moines one-way?
$105 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from $132 and $152, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Des Moines?
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 Chicago to Des Moines on time: GoJet (90%), Republic Airways (89%), Copa Airlines (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Des Moines?
The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Des Moines is $94. On average you can expect to pay $248. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $189.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chicago to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

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American Airlines	Cheapest$184	Average$296	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$189	Average$302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

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Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

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Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Des Moines

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Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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Temperature in Des Moines by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.