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$65+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Des Moines (DSM)

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ORD — DSM
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Illinois (USIL) 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 December 18, 2024.

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$158
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$65
(CheapOair)
From Illinois to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/219:23 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/245:45 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Thu 12/268:20 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/308:00 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$354
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/206:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 39mFrontier
Sun 12/227:08 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$474
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/245:00 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Fri 12/276:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$492
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:09 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop15h 30mFrontier
Sun 12/297:08 pmDSM - STL
1 stop11h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$506
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/2412:15 pmORD - DSM
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Fri 12/275:30 amDSM - ORD
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/2412:55 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 51mDelta
Wed 12/251:15 pmDSM - STL
1 stop5h 32mDelta
Deal found 12/17$554
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/175:25 pmORD - DSM
1 stop3h 51mDelta
Wed 12/185:39 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$576
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/221:00 pmSTL - DSM
1 stop10h 00mSouthwest
Sun 12/295:30 amDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$614
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/187:53 pmORD - DSM
2 stops27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/207:00 amDSM - ORD
1 stop13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$853
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Fri 12/2011:48 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Mon 12/236:55 amDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 13mDelta
Deal found 12/18$959
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/188:25 amSTL - DSM
2 stops13h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/198:00 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,117

Find flights from Illinois to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 December 18, 2024.

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St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/15

12:00 pm-4:34 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

5:59 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$158

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/15

6:30 am-4:34 pm

2 stops10h 04m

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

6:50 am-10:54 am

1 stop4h 04m

$181

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 1/13

5:30 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Des Moines

Thu 1/16

8:00 am-2:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$186

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/9

3:10 pm-4:34 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 1/12

5:30 am-7:02 am

Nonstop1h 32m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/31

10:10 am-4:34 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

5:14 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 01m

$208

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/31

2:08 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

12:15 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$208

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/23

12:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 1/27

8:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$218

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 1/15

11:10 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

4:00 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$229

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/2

1:07 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop24h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 1/6

2:39 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$238

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/30

4:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 2/3

8:30 am-5:40 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$238

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois 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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Illinois to Des Moines to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,479 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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 Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Illinois. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $65. Users have also found prices from $79 and $84 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Des Moines or Lambert-St Louis - Des Moines, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines is the most popular route from Illinois to Des Moines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Des Moines?

    Consider Copa Airlines (100%), Envoy Air (93%) or Emirates (89%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $307 for a flight from Illinois to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $189 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines) is currently priced at $208.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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