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$135+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MDW
Jul 4 — Jul 111
Sat 7/4
Sat 7/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Midway

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 June 4, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Wed 7/153:45 pm
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Wed 7/229:20 pm
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 6/1$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Wed 8/52:40 pm
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Thu 8/610:05 am
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/1$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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 7/152:45 pm
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop3h 33m
Delta
Wed 7/229:54 am
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop4h 11m
Delta
Deal found 6/1$289
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 9/17:15 am
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop7h 05m
Southwest
Thu 9/38:50 pm
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3$292
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 8/65:40 am
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/1010:05 am
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/30$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 6/303:45 pm
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Thu 7/910:10 am
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 5/31$299
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Sat 8/86:00 am
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop6h 39m
Delta
Wed 8/129:59 am
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 51m
Delta
Deal found 6/2$302
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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.
Sat 10/32:10 pm
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 15m
Southwest
Mon 10/56:00 am
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/4$305
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Sat 8/2912:10 pm
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Sun 8/3010:15 am
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/3$312

Find 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 June 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Southwest)

One-way from

$135
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$386 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 4, 2026.
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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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Wed 7/15

3:45 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/22

9:20 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

$269
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

6:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

10:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$282

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Tue 7/14

6:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/21

9:54 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$289

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Thu 8/6

5:40 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

10:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$295

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Wed 9/23

2:40 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/25

2:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$309

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Mon 7/27

2:45 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop3h 33m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/28

1:18 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$319

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Fri 8/7

2:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/12

8:35 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$323

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

4:40 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/18

10:15 am-11:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$329

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

6:08 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/2

1:26 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$333

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

5:10 am-6:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/17

4:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$339

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Midway

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Midway in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago Midway Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chicago Midway Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chicago Midway Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago Midway Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Chicago Midway Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Midway

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Midway from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to MDW?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Midway. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 4, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Chicago Midway Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 53% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 1h 20m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $282. 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 $345, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $173. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Chicago Midway), you can expect to pay $269 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.

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