CA $167 Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Des Moines (DSM)

Based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, round-trip flights between Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) and Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) start from CA $334. Book today to get the best price for your big adventure. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

The majority of flights can be conveniently canceled online, but whether or not you incur a fee all comes down to your airline. If you do need to cancel your getaway, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.

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 Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.

A flight distance of just 420 kilometers separates Illinois and Des Moines. Once you're up in the skies, you won't have time to do much more than read the magazine in your seat pocket.

United Airlines (UA) is one of the top choices for many travelers flying between Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) and Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Select from the 117 flights it operates on this route each month. Another carrier servicing this route is American Airlines (AA). You'll have 91 flights each month to select from.

Late planners can occasionally nab a bargain, with some of the cheapest fares from Chicago, IL (CHI-All Airports) to Des Moines Intl. Airport surfacing a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather plan ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continuously — as early as 12 months in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices that far in advance.