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$119+ 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 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/88:35 pm
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 25m
Southwest
Tue 9/156:10 am
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:40 am
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Wed 9/166:10 am
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Wed 9/309:59 am
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop4h 07m
Delta
Tue 10/610:59 am
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$257
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 9/38:50 pm
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Thu 9/102:25 pm
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$265
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Sat 8/1510:10 am
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/173:50 pm
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 10/207:55 am
MDW
-
DSM
2 stops6h 25m
Southwest
Sat 10/247:00 am
DSM
-
MDW
2 stops11h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 7/22$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/186:40 am
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop7h 15m
Southwest
Wed 8/197:15 am
DSM
-
MDW
2 stops9h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2810:05 am
MDW
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Mon 8/312:25 pm
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$279

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$237
(Southwest)

One-way from

$119
(Southwest)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$459

Good round-trip deal

$273 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($16 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/30

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

3:00 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$237

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

8:35 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 8/19

2:40 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$237
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/10

10:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

5:30 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$237

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/8

8:35 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

6:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$237

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/9

6:40 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 9/16

6:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$247

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 8/20

2:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:40 am-7:00 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$259

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/20

1:05 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 10/24

7:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$262

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/30

9:59 am-2:06 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

10:59 am-4:39 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$267

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

10:10 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

3:50 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$269

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/28

10:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

2:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$279

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago Midway Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines

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

Find hourly flight availability from Midway to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 1 inbound flight from Chicago Midway per day. 1 airline has flights to Des Moines from Chicago Midway on a regular basis.

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

    Southwest can get you from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines in just under 1h 25m. Your travel time will be generally consistent. The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and Des Moines is about 305 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $266 for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Chicago Midway - Des Moines) is currently priced at $237.

  • 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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Top airline flying from Midway to Des Moines

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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