£89 Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £89 for one-way flights and £155 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Delta
American Airlines
Delta
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American Airlines
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United

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From £102 - £238 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flight from Chicago to Des Moines route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Des Moines Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, United
Return price
£154
Distance
476 km
Average flight time
1 hour 26 mins

Compare flights from Chicago to Des Moines easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Chicago to Des Moines. Operating between them flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Des Moines Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from O'Hare Intl. to Des Moines Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from O'Hare Intl. (ORD) to Des Moines Intl. (DSM)

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Chicago to Des Moines today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from O'Hare Intl. to Des Moines Intl. start at just £155 and range up to £211.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near Chicago and Des Moines
  • booking your flight during September, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your Chicago to Des Moines flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from O'Hare Intl. to Des Moines Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from ORD to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between O'Hare Airport and DSM is £155. But you better get moving. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from O'Hare Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
The majority of flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee depends on your airline. If you do need to cancel your trip, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from ORD to DSM that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for ORD to Des Moines Intl. Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from O'Hare Airport to DSM?
The distance from O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) (DSM) is just 480 kilometres. You'll be walking down the air bridge and collecting your baggage from the carousel in no time at all.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to DSM?
There are several airlines that travel directly from O'Hare Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport. United Airlines (UA) is an excellent choice, offering 117 services on this route each month. Offering 91 flights a month along this route, American Airlines (AA) is another top pick.
Are ORD to DSM flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Des Moines Intl. Airport showing up a few weeks before the date of departure. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals frequently — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines issue prices that far in advance.

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