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$81+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)

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ORD — DSM
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Des Moines are usually found in September or November, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 January 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1310:11 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 2/164:00 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/1312:15 pmORD - DSM
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Sun 2/166:30 amDSM - ORD
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Deal found 1/20$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/2712:15 pmORD - DSM
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Sat 3/15:30 amDSM - ORD
2 stops9h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/2712:48 pmORD - DSM
3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/13:04 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/44:00 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/115:11 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop16h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$352
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:45 amORD - DSM
1 stop12h 32mFrontier
Fri 3/146:57 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop18h 11mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$620

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 January 21, 2025.

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ORD - DSM

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/13

10:11 am-11:34 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 2/17

4:00 pm-5:33 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/13

10:10 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 2/16

6:30 am-12:55 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$209

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/3

8:20 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

7:45 am-9:17 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$279

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

12:15 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 2/27

5:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$287

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/7

5:50 am-6:22 pm

2 stops12h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 2/9

3:35 pm-9:34 am

2 stops17h 59m

$343

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/14

6:50 am-7:41 pm

1 stop12h 51m

$90

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/25

10:01 am-11:29 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$95

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

1:40 pm-8:57 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$105

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/27

9:00 am-10:33 am

Nonstop1h 33m

$125

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

4:20 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$178

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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 O'Hare Intl to Des Moines in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 January 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

The most flights from ORD to DSM are scheduled on a Wednesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Des Moines, such as Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,443 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Des Moines has 28 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $189. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $209 and $214, respectively. Users have found that American Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    $81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $95 and $105, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines are Republic Airways (87%), Copa Airlines (83%) and Avianca (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines is generally $266, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $169. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $189 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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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Top 2 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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