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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Chicago from $71

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Chicago departing on 4/24. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$71

Fastest flight time

1h 26m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $71. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $189.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes 1h 26m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Chicago every day.
There are 3 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD)

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

August. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Des Moines is August. Most expensive is June

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

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Wednesday

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

In the morning. Des Moines to Chicago flights are approximately 22% more expensive at noon than in the morning

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Chicago from Des Moines?

United Airlines. American Airlines and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Chicago

What is the cheapest Des Moines to Chicago flight route?

Des Moines - Chicago Midway. Fly from Des Moines to Chicago Midway for the best Des Moines - Chicago flight prices

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

58 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Des Moines to Chicago is approximately 58 days to departure

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

The number of flights available between Des Moines and Chicago is 26 per day as of March 2024. The most frequent departure time is 7:00AM, with 49% of daily flights leaving at noon.

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

As of March 2024, 188 flights take off from Des Moines and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Monday, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Des Moines to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Des Moines to Chicago.

When you’re planning your trip from Des Moines to Chicago, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Des Moines Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You may be looking for an airport near Des Moines Airport to depart from when traveling to Chicago and Waterloo Airport, located in Waterloo is a great option. If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from Des Moines, you can try Chicago Midway Airport or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport which are located in Chicago and Chicago respectively. The least expensive flight option from Des Moines to Chicago will typically be DSM — ORD during the month of March with an average price of $249 RT.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$249
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Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)$263
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Waterloo Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)$395
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Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD)$677
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Des Moines to Chicago

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chicago by changing tabs
United Airlines
Apr 30
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
1h 26m
ORD9:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 30
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 24m
DSM9:44 pmDes Moines
Frontier
May 3
DSM5:17 pmDes Moines
27h 22m
1 stop
MDW8:39 pmChicago Midway
May 10
MDW5:30 amChicago Midway
10h 47m
1 stop
DSM4:17 pmDes Moines
Delta
Jul 1
DSM6:26 amDes Moines
6h 09m
1 stop
ORD12:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 4
ORD7:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 15m
1 stop
DSM11:20 amDes Moines
Multiple Airlines
Apr 18
DSM5:01 pmDes Moines
8h 25m
2 stops
ORD1:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 21
ORD9:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 53m
1 stop
DSM3:18 pmDes Moines
Southwest
Apr 7
DSM4:50 pmDes Moines
5h 45m
1 stop
ORD10:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 11
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
DSM2:50 pmDes Moines
American Airlines
Apr 24
DSM12:06 pmDes Moines
1h 26m
ORD1:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 9
ORD10:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
DSM11:36 amDes Moines

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Des Moines to Chicago

If you're looking for one-way flights from Des Moines to Chicago, view some of our deals below provided by Frontier and United Airlines
Frontier
Apr 24
DSM3:25 pmDes Moines
9h 31m
1 stop
ORD12:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
May 28
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
1h 29m
ORD9:29 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
May 13
DSM4:23 pmDes Moines
24h 12m
2 stops
ORD4:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Search last-minute flights to Chicago from Des Moines

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Des Moines to Chicago
United Airlines
Apr 3
DSM11:37 amDes Moines
1h 31m
ORD1:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 9
ORD1:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
DSM2:33 pmDes Moines
Southwest
Apr 7
DSM4:50 pmDes Moines
5h 45m
1 stop
ORD10:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 11
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
7h 35m
1 stop
DSM2:50 pmDes Moines
Delta
Apr 3
DSM6:57 amDes Moines
3h 50m
1 stop
MDW10:47 amChicago Midway
Apr 9
MDW6:30 amChicago Midway
4h 56m
1 stop
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
American Airlines
Apr 3
DSM6:05 amDes Moines
1h 31m
ORD7:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 9
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
6h 42m
1 stop
DSM12:12 pmDes Moines
Delta
Apr 3
DSM11:01 amDes Moines
5h 57m
1 stop
ORD4:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 9
ORD6:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
5h 06m
1 stop
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
United Airlines
Apr 5
DSM6:37 pmDes Moines
1h 31m
ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 7
ORD9:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 32m
DSM10:47 amDes Moines

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Des Moines to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $178Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago

    United Airlines operates around 22 flights from Des Moines to Chicago every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $233, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Des Moines to Chicago from as low as $148 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 11,481 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Chicago

    The best American Airlines deal for Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $178, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $263 round-trip. American Airlines operates 19 flights out of Des Moines into Chicago in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 15,181 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.3/10.


American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 24
DSM12:06 pmDes Moines
1h 26m
ORD1:32 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 9
ORD10:11 amChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 25m
DSM11:36 amDes Moines
American Airlines
Jun 7
DSM5:50 amDes Moines
1h 32m
ORD7:22 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 9
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
DSM10:00 pmDes Moines
American Airlines
Apr 10
DSM1:00 pmDes Moines
6h 40m
1 stop
ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 14
ORD8:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 20m
DSM10:00 pmDes Moines

United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 30
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
1h 26m
ORD9:26 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 30
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 24m
DSM9:44 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Apr 29
DSM6:37 pmDes Moines
1h 31m
ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 30
ORD1:03 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 30m
DSM2:33 pmDes Moines
United Airlines
Apr 22
DSM6:37 pmDes Moines
1h 31m
ORD8:08 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 8
ORD8:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
1h 24m
DSM9:49 pmDes Moines

  • How far is Des Moines to Chicago by plane?

    Chicago is 309.8 mi away from Des Moines. By plane, this route typically takes 1h 26m.

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

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Alternative routes for Des Moines to Chicago

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Cheapest price$149
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Fastest flight time1h 19m
Cheapest price$162
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Fastest flight time1h 13m
Cheapest price$395
Dubuque to Chicago Flights
Fastest flight time14h 49m
Cheapest price$509
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Fastest flight time4h 55m
Cheapest price$470

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