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

Delta, Southwest, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago Midway to Des Moines

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

Prices for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago Midway Airport 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.

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5:45 am - 9:30 amMDW-DSM

3h 45m1 stop

4:45 pm - 10:05 pmDSM-MDW

5h 20m1 stop

$197Southwest

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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 7

5:45 am - 9:30 amMDW-DSM

3h 45m1 stop

4:45 pm - 10:25 pmDSM-MDW

5h 40m2 stops

$202Southwest

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Tue, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 7

7:40 am - 11:00 amMDW-DSM

3h 20m1 stop

5:45 am - 9:55 amDSM-MDW

4h 10m1 stop

$209Southwest

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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2

9:20 am - 1:54 pmMDW-DSM

4h 34m1 stop

7:00 am - 1:03 pmDSM-MDW

6h 03m1 stop

$244Delta

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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30

6:35 am - 3:00 pmMDW-DSM

8h 25m1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:25 pmDSM-MDW

2h 55m1 stop

$249Southwest

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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29

5:28 pm - 8:29 amMDW-DSM

15h 01m1 stop

6:30 am - 11:46 pmDSM-MDW

17h 16m2 stops

$298Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12

9:43 pm - 1:47 pmMDW-DSM

16h 04m2 stops

2:32 pm - 12:37 pmDSM-MDW

22h 05m2 stops

$328Frontier

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

6:24 pm - 1:52 pmMDW-DSM

19h 28m1 stop

2:37 pm - 12:36 amDSM-MDW

9h 59m1 stop

$336Frontier

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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12

5:56 pm - 2:50 pmMDW-DSM

20h 54m1 stop

6:30 am - 11:46 pmDSM-MDW

17h 16m2 stops

$353Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12

9:20 am - 1:59 pmMDW-DSM

4h 39m1 stop

6:05 am - 12:28 pmDSM-MDW

6h 23m1 stop

$373Delta

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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6

Frontier flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines flight tickets

Frontier

Oct 30

MDW9:43 pmChicago Midway

16h 04m

2 stops

DSM1:47 pmDes Moines

Nov 6

DSM2:32 pmDes Moines

22h 05m

2 stops

MDW12:37 pmChicago Midway

$328

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Frontier

Oct 9

MDW6:24 pmChicago Midway

19h 28m

1 stop

DSM1:52 pmDes Moines

Oct 12

DSM2:37 pmDes Moines

9h 59m

1 stop

MDW12:36 amChicago Midway

$336

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Delta flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines flight tickets

Delta

Sep 27

MDW9:20 amChicago Midway

4h 34m

1 stop

DSM1:54 pmDes Moines

Sep 30

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

6h 03m

1 stop

MDW1:03 pmChicago Midway

$244

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Delta

Oct 30

MDW9:20 amChicago Midway

4h 39m

1 stop

DSM1:59 pmDes Moines

Nov 6

DSM6:05 amDes Moines

6h 23m

1 stop

MDW12:28 pmChicago Midway

$373

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Delta

Mar 7

MDW9:20 amChicago Midway

12h 07m

1 stop

DSM9:27 pmDes Moines

Mar 9

DSM6:20 amDes Moines

6h 15m

1 stop

MDW12:35 pmChicago Midway

$406

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Tue 10/7

5:45 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

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Tue 10/7

4:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$197

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5:45 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

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4:45 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops5h 40m

$202

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Thu 10/30

7:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop3h 20m

Des Moines

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5:45 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 10m

$209

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Chicago Midway

Sat 9/27

9:20 am-1:54 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-1:03 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$244

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MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/27

6:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

5:30 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop2h 55m

$249

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/10

5:28 pm-8:29 am

1 stop15h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-11:46 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$298

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

9:43 pm-1:47 pm

2 stops16h 04m

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

2:32 pm-12:37 pm

2 stops22h 05m

$328

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/9

6:24 pm-1:52 pm

1 stop19h 28m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

2:37 pm-12:36 am

1 stop9h 59m

$336

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/9

5:56 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-11:46 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$353

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/30

9:20 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

6:05 am-12:28 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$373

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

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $249. Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines on a Tuesday will generally be more expensive and average around $466. 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 Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines in the evening for as low as $256. 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 $305. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

When to book flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.

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Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines

Fastest flight time	1h 25m
Direct flights	Mon and Sun
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The fastest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines takes 1h 25m

Direct flights go from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines on Monday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)

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How far is Chicago Midway to Des Moines by plane?
The distance between Chicago Midway and Des Moines is about 303.6 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 3h 20m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago Midway Airport 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.

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