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$95+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Midway (MDW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MDW
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Midway

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Midway (MDW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$197
(Delta)

One-way from

$95
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$224

Good round-trip deal

$663 or less
From Des Moines to Chicago Midway
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Midway
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Midway. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2911:06 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 37mDelta
Wed 11/59:20 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 9/14$197
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/214:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Thu 10/236:55 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$203
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:45 amDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Mon 11/106:45 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/218:00 amDSM - MDW
2 stops7h 45mSouthwest
Fri 11/287:00 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/3010:55 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Sat 10/41:08 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Deal found 9/15$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:45 amDSM - MDW
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Sun 12/217:55 amMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 9/15$220
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/144:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Thu 10/167:40 amMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/236:00 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 28mDelta
Tue 9/301:43 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 30mDelta
Deal found 9/16$244
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/238:25 amDSM - MDW
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/306:25 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/16$249

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Midway that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport that are best for you.

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Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

11:06 am-5:43 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

9:20 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$197

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

6:17 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/10

9:59 am-2:14 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$197

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/4

9:20 am-1:59 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$203

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

8:25 am-11:45 am

1 stop3h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/2

5:45 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 15m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

5:45 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 10m

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/28

7:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Fri 12/12

6:17 am-12:34 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/14

9:34 am-4:16 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

2:45 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/16

9:32 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

5:35 am-3:15 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/5

6:50 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 35m

$219

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

6:20 am-9:55 am

1 stop3h 35m

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/16

7:40 am-11:00 am

1 stop3h 20m

$233

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

4:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$99

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Midway. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway?

    If you book a flight to Chicago Midway from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport?

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport can take about 3h 20m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $209. Airlines will cover a distance of 305 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport?

    While on average a flight from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport is generally $899, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $630. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Chicago Midway), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Midway that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Midway flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Midway?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Midway.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Midway?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Midway by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport (average of $160). Flying from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $249). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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