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$89+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ORD
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in March or February, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/293:21 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 4/299:40 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$157
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2912:00 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 47m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2910:29 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/15:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 4/44:54 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/6$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/43:21 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 4/1110:52 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7$195
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/66:55 am
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Thu 5/78:00 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop10h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/411:25 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 4/48:00 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/286:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 45m
American Airlines
Sun 3/2910:26 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/208:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 36m
United Airlines
Sat 3/2811:50 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/45:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 4/611:40 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/286:12 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 36m
American Airlines
Sat 8/2910:00 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 26m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/7$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/35:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Mon 4/610:26 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/5$229

Find flight deals from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 March 10, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$157
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$217

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$199

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

4:23 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

6:25 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 51m

$221

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

10:51 am-3:19 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

9:35 am-3:42 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$236

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

2:04 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

9:22 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$237
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

3:21 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

9:40 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$237

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Thu 5/14

6:15 am-7:53 am

Nonstop1h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

9:01 am-10:37 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$257

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

10:34 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

1:36 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$257

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 8/21

2:35 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

$257

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Mon 5/18

1:04 pm-4:51 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

8:42 am-12:24 pm

1 stop3h 42m

$257

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - ORD

DSMORD

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

10:28 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

6:15 am-10:09 am

1 stop3h 54m

$257

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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 O'Hare Intl in March.
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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 19 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $140). Flying from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 47% on flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,413 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare Intl should be relatively easy as there are 35 daily outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in just under 1h 37m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 28m. Airlines will cover a distance of 298 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $148. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $189 round trip. American Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider Envoy Air (84%), Lufthansa (82%) or Japan Airlines (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $919, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $216.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $140). Flying from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $189). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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