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Cheap flights from Illinois to Des Moines from $55

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10:03 am - 11:35 amORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
6:00 pm - 7:35 pmDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
7:35 pm - 8:51 pmORD-DSM
1h 16mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 6
6:15 am - 11:35 amORD-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
6:50 am - 11:20 amDSM-ORD
4h 30m1 stop
$209Delta
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
10:19 am - 4:34 pmMDW-DSM
6h 15m1 stop
6:30 am - 1:08 pmDSM-MDW
6h 38m1 stop
$209Delta
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
3:36 pm - 9:52 pmPIA-DSM
6h 16m1 stop
8:00 am - 1:47 pmDSM-PIA
5h 47m1 stop
$209United Airlines
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Sun, Feb 9 - Sat, Feb 15
11:35 am - 7:00 pmMDW-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
4:50 pm - 9:35 pmDSM-MDW
4h 45m1 stop
$214Southwest
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Tue, Feb 4 - Thu, Feb 6
1:10 pm - 2:44 pmORD-DSM
1h 34mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:28 amDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$214United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 13
5:25 am - 10:45 amMDW-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
5:30 am - 1:30 pmDSM-MDW
8h 00m2 stops
$229Southwest
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Thu, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 15
9:18 pm - 10:02 pmORD-DSM
24h 44m2 stops
3:35 pm - 2:23 pmDSM-ORD
22h 48m2 stops
Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
6:55 am - 3:50 pmORD-DSM
8h 55m1 stop
7:00 am - 11:50 amDSM-ORD
28h 50m3 stops
Thu, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 13
10:10 am - 5:57 pmORD-DSM
7h 47m1 stop
$55Frontier
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Wed, Mar 12
6:30 am - 7:17 pmORD-DSM
12h 47m1 stop
$81Frontier
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Mon, Mar 10
4:20 pm - 10:10 pmORD-DSM
5h 50m1 stop
$105Southwest
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Fri, Feb 21
5:25 am - 10:45 amMDW-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
$105Southwest
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Fri, Feb 21
6:00 am - 11:31 amSTL-DSM
5h 31m1 stop
$123Delta
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Tue, Feb 11
6:43 am - 4:30 pmSTL-DSM
9h 47m2 stops
$128Delta
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Tue, Feb 11
3:15 pm - 8:51 pmSTL-DSM
5h 36m1 stop
$185United Airlines
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Sun, Jul 6
9:18 pm - 10:02 pmORD-DSM
24h 44m2 stops
Sun, Jan 26
5:06 pm - 6:22 pmORD-DSM
25h 16m3 stops
Sun, Jan 26
5:35 pm - 9:52 pmSTL-DSM
4h 17m1 stop
$196United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 13
11:35 am - 7:00 pmMDW-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
4:50 pm - 9:35 pmDSM-MDW
4h 45m1 stop
$374Southwest
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Wed, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 16
6:25 am - 12:20 pmMDW-DSM
5h 55m2 stops
4:50 pm - 9:35 pmDSM-MDW
4h 45m1 stop
$379Southwest
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Wed, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 16
12:15 pm - 7:00 pmORD-DSM
6h 45m1 stop
8:30 am - 2:25 pmDSM-ORD
5h 55m1 stop
$399Southwest
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
9:05 am - 12:20 pmMDW-DSM
3h 15m1 stop
4:00 pm - 7:20 pmDSM-MDW
3h 20m1 stop
$399Southwest
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
12:15 pm - 7:00 pmORD-DSM
6h 45m1 stop
6:30 am - 4:45 pmDSM-ORD
10h 15m2 stops
$404Southwest
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
10:03 am - 11:35 amORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
6:00 pm - 7:35 pmDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$557American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 14
6:15 am - 11:35 amORD-DSM
5h 20m1 stop
5:55 pm - 9:58 pmDSM-ORD
4h 03m1 stop
$577Delta
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 14
8:35 pm - 10:08 pmORD-DSM
1h 33mnonstop
12:15 pm - 1:43 pmDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$582American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
8:20 pm - 9:52 pmORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
5:15 pm - 11:20 amDSM-ORD
18h 05m1 stop
$858United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 15
9:00 am - 10:35 amORD-DSM
1h 35mnonstop
1:49 pm - 7:31 pmDSM-ORD
5h 42m1 stop
$1,005United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 14
10:03 am - 11:35 amORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
6:00 pm - 7:35 pmDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
10:03 am - 11:35 amORD-DSM
1h 32mnonstop
6:00 pm - 7:35 pmDSM-ORD
1h 35mnonstop
$195American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Sun, Feb 2
7:35 pm - 8:51 pmORD-DSM
1h 16mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:30 amDSM-ORD
1h 30mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Sun, Jul 6
1:10 pm - 2:44 pmORD-DSM
1h 34mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:28 amDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$214United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 13
1:30 pm - 2:46 pmORD-DSM
1h 16mnonstop
4:00 pm - 5:33 pmDSM-ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$248American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 2
7:50 pm - 9:23 pmORD-DSM
1h 33mnonstop
8:00 am - 9:28 amDSM-ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$249United Airlines
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Fri, Feb 21 - Sun, Feb 23
10:15 am - 11:25 amSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:30 amDSM-STL
1h 20mnonstop
$265Southwest
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Thu, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 10
9:20 pm - 10:30 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
6:45 pm - 7:50 pmDSM-STL
1h 05mnonstop
$267Southwest
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Tue, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 6
9:50 pm - 11:00 pmSTL-DSM
1h 10mnonstop
5:50 pm - 7:05 pmDSM-STL
1h 15mnonstop
$287Southwest
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Thu, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 13
10:01 am - 11:29 amORD-DSM
1h 28mnonstop
2:22 pm - 3:48 pmDSM-ORD
1h 26mnonstop
$373American Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 22

Southwest flights from Illinois to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Illinois to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 4
MDW11:35 amChicago Midway
7h 25m
1 stop
DSM7:00 pmDes Moines
Feb 6
DSM4:50 pmDes Moines
4h 45m
1 stop
MDW9:35 pmChicago Midway
Southwest
Feb 13
MDW5:25 amChicago Midway
5h 20m
1 stop
DSM10:45 amDes Moines
Feb 15
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
8h 00m
2 stops
MDW1:30 pmChicago Midway
Southwest
Feb 13
ORD12:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
9h 55m
1 stop
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Feb 16
DSM7:15 amDes Moines
7h 10m
1 stop
ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

United Airlines flights from Illinois to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Illinois to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Jun 27
ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 16m
DSM8:51 pmDes Moines
Jul 6
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
1h 30m
ORD9:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Feb 9
PIA3:36 pmGreater Peoria
6h 16m
1 stop
DSM9:52 pmDes Moines
Feb 15
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
5h 47m
1 stop
PIA1:47 pmGreater Peoria
United Airlines
Jan 22
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 34m
DSM2:44 pmDes Moines
Feb 13
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
1h 28m
ORD9:28 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Illinois to Des Moines during November average around $270.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois to Des Moines is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $284. Flights from Illinois to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $414. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Illinois to Des Moines in the evening for as low as $288. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $372. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Des Moines flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 54 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Des Moines. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $335. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Illinois for as low as $169 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Des Moines flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Des Moines flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found

$55

Fastest flight time

1h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $55. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $189.
The fastest flight from Illinois to Des Moines takes 1h 10m
Direct flights go from Illinois to Des Moines every day.
There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)

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

    Prices for flights from Illinois to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois 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 Illinois to Des Moines Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Des Moines?


Best airlines flying from Illinois 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
8,942 reviews
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