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$94+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ORD
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Thu 9/10
Thu 9/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 19 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday 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 August 11, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:58 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Mon 9/146:30 am -
1 stop13h 03m
Deal found 8/10$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/118:30 pm -
1 stop27h 53m
Mon 9/146:30 am -
1 stop13h 03m
Deal found 8/10$186
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/76:00 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Mon 9/148:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Deal found 8/10$215
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:58 pm -
Nonstop1h 49m
Mon 9/146:59 am -
Nonstop1h 40m
Deal found 8/10$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/201:58 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Wed 9/236:20 am -
2 stops37h 37m
Deal found 8/10$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/57:56 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Mon 9/78:30 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 8/10$231
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:10 am -
Nonstop1h 50m
Mon 9/710:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/10$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/126:00 am -
1 stop6h 58m
Tue 9/1512:29 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 8/10$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:58 pm -
1 stop23h 32m
Sun 9/137:25 am -
1 stop12h 32m
Deal found 8/10$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 9/51:55 pm -
Nonstop1h 46m
Sat 9/511:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 8/6$237

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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 August 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$94
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$333

Good round-trip deal

$404 or less

Good one-way deal

$246 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 August 11, 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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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

12:29 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$235
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 12/11

6:15 am-7:51 am

Nonstop1h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/12

9:05 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$281

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

3:22 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

8:00 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$288

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 9/11

3:22 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

4:00 pm-5:28 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

$296

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/26

6:30 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 49m

$308

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

11:27 am-1:06 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

12:50 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$320

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

1:55 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$322

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Sun 11/22

3:15 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/28

12:55 pm-2:19 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$339

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

8:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

9:00 pm-10:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$339

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

DSMORD

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

10:21 am-4:24 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

6:30 am-10:19 am

1 stop3h 49m

$359

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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 August.
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.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to O'Hare Intl

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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?

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 18 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 $224). Flying from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 August 11, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% 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 August 8, 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between $295 and $409 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $181 on Frontier (Sep 11-Sep 14).

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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 August 11, 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
10,101 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,101 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,101 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,902 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,101 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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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 28 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?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in just under 1h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 22m. 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 52% 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 Japan Airlines (86%), Aer Lingus (82%) or Qatar Airways (80%) 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 $1,291, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $164. The most popular route (Des Moines - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $261.

  • 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 $224). Flying from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $430). 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 August 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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