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$95+ Cheap flights from Midway (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)

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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — DSM
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Tue 1/27
Tue 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Midway to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Midway to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Midway to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 28, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 12/318:25 amMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 00mSouthwest
Mon 1/55:45 amDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$372
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/287:55 amMDW - DSM
1 stop3h 05mSouthwest
Sat 1/36:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/27$532
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/288:00 amMDW - DSM
2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/3110:00 amDSM - MDW
1 stop29h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$638

Find flight deals from Midway to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Midway (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Delta)

One-way from

$95
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$389
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Midway to Des Moines 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 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Midway

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

9:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

12:25 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$209

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

9:53 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

12:25 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$209

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

4:40 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$224

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

9:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

12:04 pm-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$224

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

5:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:24 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$239

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

9:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

6:24 am-12:51 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$244

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/1

9:30 am-3:42 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

6:15 am-12:29 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$254

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

1:15 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 1/28

3:20 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$264

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/1

8:40 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

5:35 am-6:55 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$264

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/27

10:45 am-12:10 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$95

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Deals found on 12/27

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Compare providers for flights from Midway to Des Moines

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 Midway to Des Moines in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines 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 Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines 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 Midway to Des Moines. 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 into for flights to Des Moines from Chicago Midway?

    For a flight from Chicago Midway to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago Midway per day. 0 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Chicago Midway on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    Delta and Southwest can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines in just under 5h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36m. The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and Des Moines is about 305 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Midway to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Midway to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Midway to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Midway to Des Moines 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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