$64+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI)
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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from Des Moines to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 89 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday
Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chicago
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago (CHI). 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 4, 2024.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | January |
Round-trip from | $189 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $64 (Frontier) |
Find flight deals from Des Moines to Chicago
Cheapest flights from Des Moines to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2024.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2024.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from Des Moines to Chicago within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Chicago 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 2,889,332 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2024.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Fri 1/17
5:30 am-7:02 am
Nonstop1h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/24
10:03 am-11:35 am
Nonstop1h 32m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Thu 12/26
8:00 am-9:35 am
Nonstop1h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 1/2
8:20 pm-9:52 pm
Nonstop1h 32m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - MDW
DSMMDW
Des Moines
Tue 1/14
12:15 pm-5:47 pm
1 stop5h 32m
Chicago Midway
Tue 1/21
2:08 pm-9:00 pm
1 stop6h 52m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Sat 3/29
4:20 pm-8:13 pm
1 stop3h 53m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/8
5:00 pm-9:02 pm
1 stop4h 02m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - MDW
DSMMDW
Des Moines
Fri 2/14
5:50 pm-12:25 am
2 stops6h 35m
Chicago Midway
Mon 2/17
5:25 am-10:45 am
1 stop5h 20m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Wed 1/29
6:30 am-4:45 pm
2 stops10h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 2/3
12:15 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop6h 45m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Fri 1/17
10:57 am-5:55 am
3 stops42h 58m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/24
8:12 pm-9:57 am
2 stops37h 45m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - ORD
DSMORD
Des Moines
Fri 1/17
10:57 am-11:33 pm
2 stops12h 36m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 1/24
8:12 pm-9:57 am
2 stops37h 45m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - RFD
DSMRFD
Des Moines
Fri 1/17
7:00 am-4:49 pm
1 stop9h 49m
Chicago Greater Rockford
Sat 1/18
10:26 am-5:49 pm
1 stop7h 23m
Des MoinesChicago
DSM - MDW
DSMMDW
Des Moines
Mon 12/23
2:39 pm-9:09 pm
1 stop6h 30m
Chicago Midway
Sat 12/28
6:49 pm-6:18 pm
1 stop23h 29m
Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Chicago
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 Chicago in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago 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 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 Chicago
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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Chicago
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Chicago. Price data was last updated on November 22, 2024.
Booking 89 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from Des Moines to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 4, 2024.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Des Moines to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at noon.
Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Chicago
Explore weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 4, 2024.
The most flights from DSM to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (34 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).
Rainfall in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.
Temperature in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those see