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$81+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MDW
Jan 9 — Jan 161
Fri 1/9
Fri 1/16
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 December 10, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sun 12/216:59 amDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 07mDelta
Tue 1/279:50 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 12/9$254
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/306:50 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop2h 55mSouthwest
Sun 1/47:55 amMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/8$298
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/174:15 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Mon 1/56:45 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$299
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:17 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Tue 12/169:34 amMDW - DSM
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/8$310
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/266:50 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop2h 55mSouthwest
Sat 1/106:40 amMDW - DSM
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/166:15 amDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Sun 1/186:10 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/7$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/316:15 amDSM - MDW
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Fri 1/24:20 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$339
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/306:50 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop2h 55mSouthwest
Fri 1/23:35 pmMDW - DSM
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/10$343

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 December 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$81
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$290

Good round-trip deal

$462 or less
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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 December 10, 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

Thu 1/22

6:24 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

9:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

8:35 am-3:25 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

6:54 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/8

5:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

6:10 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 20m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

2:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Fri 1/23

6:24 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

9:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Sat 1/17

10:59 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/7

5:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

6:24 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

9:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

6:54 am-1:09 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$209

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

6:10 am-1:20 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/13

2:10 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$214

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - MDW

DSMMDW

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$95

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chicago Midway Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

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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 6h 22m. 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 $586, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $328. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Chicago Midway), you can expect to pay $209 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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