Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Des Moines (CHI - DSM)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Des Moines and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$226	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Des Moines is currently $226
Cheapest one-way flight	$96	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Tue, Jun 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Des Moines is currently $96
Cheapest nonstop flights	$269	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Des Moines is currently $269
Last-minute weekend getaway	$345	Frontier 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Des Moines is currently $345
Cheapest business class flights	$421	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Des Moines is currently $421

Fastest flight	1 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Des Moines takes 1 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Des Moines is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $175–470
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $245–355

Popular airlines from Chicago to Des Moines

American

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $185–335

48 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - DSM Every day

347 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DSM Every day
United

Nonstop

from $269

Typical price: $185–330

40 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - DSM Every day

210 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DSM Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $299

Typical price: $210–385

13 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - DSM Every day

1158 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - DSM Every day
Delta

from $289

Typical price: $205–490

257 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - DSM Every day
Frontier

from $226

Typical price: $195–660

4 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DSM Every Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Des Moines are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $175 to $470.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $226. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $269, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $269, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $299, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $289, flying from May 23 to May 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $226, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Des Moines starts at $226 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $96 and departs on Tue, Jun 2.

1 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Des Moines.

Late spring to summer (May–Aug), when days are warm, is a popular time to visit. It’s typically cold Nov–Mar, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. The Iowa State Fair (Aug) draws thousands of people each year, for live music, thrill rides and agricultural displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Des Moines.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Des Moines really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Des Moines.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 48 nonstop flights and 347 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 13 nonstop flights and 1,158 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Des Moines are:

United offers 40 nonstop flights and 210 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Delta offers 257 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Frontier offers 4 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Des Moines.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $226. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $96.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $269, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $269, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $299, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $289, flying from May 23 to May 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Chicago to Des Moines is $226, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Des Moines.

There are 48 American direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Des Moines at price $345 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

Southwest, American and United fly direct from Chicago to Des Moines.

There are 48 American direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 40 United direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 13 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Des Moines start at $269 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Des Moines, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Des Moines start at $421 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Des Moines start at $226 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Des Moines, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Des Moines starts at $345 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Des Moines at price $345 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Des Moines, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.