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$86+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Midway to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$86
(Booking.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$466
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Cheapest flights from Midway to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/72:57 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Fri 4/116:20 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/21$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/114:35 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 35mSouthwest
Mon 4/146:00 amDSM - MDW
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:26 pmMDW - DSM
2 stops28h 49mAllegiant Air
Sun 3/96:30 amDSM - MDW
2 stops27h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/21$501

Find flights from Midway to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

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Midway

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

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Price

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/7

2:57 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

6:20 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$209

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/11

4:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 4/14

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 55m

$224

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

6:26 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops28h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 3/9

6:30 am-10:09 am

2 stops27h 39m

$501

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/9

6:40 am-7:45 pm

1 stop13h 05m

$96

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/1

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 25m

$165

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/6

6:26 pm-2:06 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$181

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/21

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Midway to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Midway Airport-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 Midway Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Midway Airport-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 Midway to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Midway to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Midway to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Midway 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 February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines as you normally would.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Allegiant Air. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
764 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,352 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Midway to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Chicago Midway 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 0 inbound flights from Chicago Midway per day. 0 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Chicago Midway on a regular basis.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $86 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $165 and Allegiant Air from $181 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Midway to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway 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 Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport 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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