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Cheap flights from Chicago to Des Moines from $85

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9:44 am - 11:14 amORD-DSM
1h 30mnonstop
5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 18
8:24 pm - 10:10 pmORD-DSM
1h 46mnonstop
5:30 am - 7:02 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Tue, Jan 14
12:25 pm - 4:35 pmORD-DSM
4h 10m1 stop
5:39 pm - 10:28 pmDSM-ORD
4h 49m1 stop
$208Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 18
11:48 am - 4:35 pmMDW-DSM
4h 47m1 stop
12:10 pm - 5:47 pmDSM-MDW
5h 37m1 stop
$208Delta
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Fri, Jan 3 - Tue, Jan 14
5:25 am - 10:45 amMDW-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
5:50 pm - 10:30 pmDSM-MDW
4h 40m1 stop
$213Southwest
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Thu, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 17
5:25 am - 10:45 amMDW-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
5:50 pm - 12:25 amDSM-MDW
6h 35m2 stops
$218Southwest
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Thu, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 17
1:00 pm - 2:21 pmORD-DSM
1h 21mnonstop
6:54 pm - 8:25 pmDSM-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 12
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$223United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 29
7:17 am - 1:39 pmMDW-DSM
30h 22m3 stops
3:35 pm - 8:14 pmDSM-MDW
28h 39m2 stops
Sun, Jan 5 - Sun, Jan 12
8:30 am - 10:14 pmORD-DSM
13h 44m2 stops
2:41 pm - 5:30 amDSM-ORD
14h 49m1 stop
Thu, Feb 6 - Fri, Feb 7
7:25 am - 4:07 pmORD-DSM
8h 42m1 stop
$85Frontier
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Fri, Dec 6
8:25 pm - 9:51 pmORD-DSM
1h 26mnonstop
$95American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18
10:10 am - 4:59 pmORD-DSM
6h 49m1 stop
$104Delta
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Wed, Dec 18
4:50 pm - 9:16 pmMDW-DSM
4h 26m1 stop
$104Delta
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Tue, Dec 24
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
$110United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19
11:25 am - 9:30 pmORD-DSM
10h 05m2 stops
$115Southwest
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Mon, Jan 13
10:30 am - 4:55 pmORD-DSM
6h 25m1 stop
$119Delta
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Thu, Dec 19
11:25 am - 9:25 pmORD-DSM
10h 00m2 stops
$120Southwest
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Wed, Dec 18
1:00 pm - 2:21 pmORD-DSM
1h 21mnonstop
$125United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18
9:46 am - 11:13 amORD-DSM
1h 27mnonstop
$214American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 15
6:44 pm - 8:18 pmORD-DSM
1h 34mnonstop
5:09 pm - 6:43 pmDSM-ORD
1h 34mnonstop
$294American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 3
6:17 am - 11:31 amORD-DSM
5h 14m1 stop
6:35 am - 12:50 pmDSM-ORD
6h 15m1 stop
$313Delta
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Thu, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 3
5:10 am - 6:30 pmMDW-DSM
13h 20m1 stop
7:06 pm - 1:10 pmDSM-MDW
18h 04m1 stop
$348Frontier
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Sat, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 25
7:00 am - 6:06 pmMDW-DSM
11h 06m1 stop
7:06 pm - 1:10 pmDSM-MDW
18h 04m1 stop
$358Frontier
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Fri, Nov 22 - Mon, Nov 25
7:35 pm - 11:55 pmMDW-DSM
4h 20m1 stop
6:45 pm - 11:05 pmDSM-MDW
4h 20m1 stop
$373Southwest
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Mon, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 22
3:30 pm - 11:55 pmMDW-DSM
8h 25m2 stops
6:45 pm - 11:05 pmDSM-MDW
4h 20m1 stop
$378Southwest
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Mon, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 22
8:20 pm - 9:46 pmORD-DSM
1h 26mnonstop
9:00 am - 12:22 amDSM-ORD
15h 22m1 stop
$506United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Tue, Dec 3
12:57 pm - 3:29 pmORD-DSM
26h 32m2 stops
7:40 am - 8:15 pmDSM-ORD
12h 35m2 stops
Sat, Nov 23 - Mon, Nov 25
9:05 am - 10:29 amORD-DSM
1h 24mnonstop
3:20 pm - 4:48 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$597United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 25
7:39 pm - 9:40 pmORD-DSM
26h 01m2 stops
2:20 pm - 7:47 amDSM-ORD
17h 27m2 stops
Mon, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 22
9:44 am - 11:14 amORD-DSM
1h 30mnonstop
5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 18
8:24 pm - 10:10 pmORD-DSM
1h 46mnonstop
5:30 am - 7:02 amDSM-ORD
1h 32mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Tue, Jan 14
1:20 pm - 2:42 pmORD-DSM
1h 22mnonstop
5:51 am - 7:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$199American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 7
1:00 pm - 2:21 pmORD-DSM
1h 21mnonstop
6:54 pm - 8:25 pmDSM-ORD
1h 31mnonstop
$219United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 12
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:35 amDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$223United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Sun, Dec 29
1:30 pm - 2:46 pmORD-DSM
1h 16mnonstop
12:15 pm - 1:48 pmDSM-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$229American Airlines
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Thu, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 17
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
6:40 pm - 8:19 pmDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 23
7:35 pm - 8:51 pmORD-DSM
1h 16mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$264United Airlines
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Fri, May 16 - Thu, May 22
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
6:40 pm - 8:19 pmDSM-ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Fri, Dec 20 - Fri, Dec 27
1:35 pm - 2:59 pmORD-DSM
1h 24mnonstop
5:45 am - 7:26 amDSM-ORD
1h 41mnonstop
$297American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 4

Delta flights from Chicago to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Dec 17
ORD12:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 10m
1 stop
DSM4:35 pmDes Moines
Dec 18
DSM5:39 pmDes Moines
4h 49m
1 stop
ORD10:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Dec 6
ORD1:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
DSM8:55 pmDes Moines
Dec 7
DSM6:35 amDes Moines
6h 25m
1 stop
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Jan 3
ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 25m
1 stop
DSM11:45 amDes Moines
Jan 10
DSM5:55 pmDes Moines
4h 03m
1 stop
ORD9:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Southwest flights from Chicago to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Chicago to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 13
MDW5:25 amChicago Midway
5h 20m
1 stop
DSM10:45 amDes Moines
Feb 17
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
4h 40m
1 stop
MDW10:30 pmChicago Midway
Southwest
Feb 13
MDW5:25 amChicago Midway
5h 20m
1 stop
DSM10:45 amDes Moines
Feb 17
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
6h 35m
2 stops
MDW12:25 amChicago Midway
Southwest
Feb 6
ORD12:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 45m
1 stop
DSM10:00 pmDes Moines
Feb 7
DSM7:30 amDes Moines
6h 55m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Des Moines?

November. The cheapest time of year to fly to Des Moines from Chicago is November. Most expensive is March

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Des Moines?

Friday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Friday. The most expensive is typically Monday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Des Moines?

In the evening. Chicago to Des Moines flights are approximately 22% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening

What is the cheapest Chicago to Des Moines flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Des Moines for the best Chicago - Des Moines flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Des Moines flights?

33 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Des Moines is approximately 33 days to departure

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Des Moines flight.

How have Chicago to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Chicago to Des Moines flights are approximately 102% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Des Moines?


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Best Price Found

$85

Fastest flight time

1h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $85. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $189.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Des Moines takes 1h 15m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Des Moines every day.
There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)

  • How far is Chicago to Des Moines by plane?

    Chicago and Des Moines are 309.8 mi apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 1h 16m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Des Moines Airport refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Des Moines

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $189Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,172 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Chicago to Des Moines

    United Airlines flies from Chicago to Des Moines around 16 times per week, with 9,172 momondo users rating the airline 7.4/10. The cheapest United Airlines deal from Chicago to Des Moines in the last 72 hours was $189 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $346 for United Airlines flights on this route.

  • American Airlines Flights From Chicago to Des Moines

    Across 10,000 American Airlines reviews on momondo, the average score is 7.2/10. American Airlines flies from Chicago to Des Moines about 17 times each week, with ticket deals ranging from $179 to $295. Price data is based on momondo searches in the last 72 hours.


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