CA $188 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 CA $188 for one-way flights and CA $377 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Delta
Wed., Aug. 7 - Tue., Aug. 13
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $377 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $377
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Tue., Aug. 13, priced at CA $377 found 2 days ago
Delta
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $390 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $390
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $390 found 2 days ago
Delta
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $392 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $392
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $392 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $394 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $394
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $394 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $394 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $394
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $394 found 2 days ago
Delta
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $404 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $404
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $404 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $405 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $405
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $405 found 2 days ago
Delta
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $406 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $406
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $406 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $407 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $407
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $407 found 2 days ago
American Airlines
Wed., Aug. 7 - Sat., Aug. 10
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
CA $416 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
CA $416
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed., Aug. 7 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Sat., Aug. 10, priced at CA $416 found 2 days ago
Flight from Chicago to Des Moines (ORD - DSM) route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
Des Moines Intl.
Roundtrip price
CA $376
Distance
476 km

Chicago to Des Moines Flights

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Save dollars with cheap flights from O'Hare Intl., ORD to Des Moines Intl., DSM 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from Chicago to Des Moines—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Des Moines from Chicago currently is just CA $377 rising to CA $416.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in August when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Des Moines  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
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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 CA $377. 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 canceled 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 kilometers. 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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