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Des Moines.269 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 May, returning Sun, 19 May.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 18 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Sun, 19 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 269 €, select.
Des Moines.269 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 May, returning Sun, 2 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 27 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Des Moines on Sun, 2 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 269 €, select.
Des Moines.484 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Jul, returning Mon, 8 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 4 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 8 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 484 €, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Des Moines flights are currently cheapest in May.
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Chicago to Des Moines: Alternative routes

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Chicago to Des Moines: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found269 €
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 26 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week274

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Des Moines: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Des Moines is 269 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 26 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Des Moines.
American Airlines, United and Envoy Air fly direct from Chicago to Des Moines.
As of April 2024, there are 274 flights per week flying from Chicago to Des Moines.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Des Moines is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Des Moines Airport on Saturday, 18 May 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 26 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Des Moines but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Des Moines is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Des Moines is United .

How to find cheap flights to Des Moines (DSM) from Chicago (CHI)in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from Chicago to Des Moines? Return tickets start from 269 € and one-way flights to Des Moines from Chicago start from 144 €


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from Chicago to Des Moines. And with us there are no hidden fees - what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Des Moines from Chicago from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Des Moines start from 144 € one-way.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap Chicago-Des Moines flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Flex your dates to find the best CHI-DSM ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Des Moines from Chicago.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between Chicago and Des Moines? Make sure to tick 'Direct flights only' when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results. Airlines that fly direct include: Emirates
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  • Find the cheapest Business class flights from Chicago and Des Moines. We scour the internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Des Moines, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for Chicago to Des Moines flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
  • Flexible on when you travel? The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Des Moines is May.
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