Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Des Moines (DSM) from $112

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Chicago to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $446). 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 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 21 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Chicago on a regular basis.

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

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $258, but on average you can expect to pay $308.

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

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to Des Moines is less than $411.

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

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

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

  Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday.

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

  10 flight departures from Chicago to Des Moines per day on average.
  Morning (6am - Noon) - 20% of flight departures
  Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 20% of flight departures
  Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 60% of flight departures

• How long is the flight from Chicago to Des Moines?

  Airlines like Frontier, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago to Des Moines in about 1h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 04m. There are 299 mi between Chicago and Des Moines. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

• 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 $258. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $289, and Delta, from $292. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Des Moines for 10% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

  $134 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $145 and $148, 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: Republic Airways (95%), Copa Airlines (91%), Air Canada (90%).

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

  The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Des Moines is $144. On average you can expect to pay $292. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines), can usually be booked for $283.

• What does ORD to DSM mean?

  Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Des Moines Airport is DSM. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

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

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Des Moines 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.

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

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

• 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.

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

  Many airlines flying from Chicago to Des Moines 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.

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

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Des Moines 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.

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

  The Chicago to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.