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$81+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — DSM
Feb 6 — Feb 131
Fri 2/6
Fri 2/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 January 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$161
(Delta)

One-way from

$81
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$309
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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 January 7, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/189:50 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Tue 2/246:19 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/7$161
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:35 pmMDW - DSM
2 stops6h 35mSouthwest
Wed 2/118:35 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:50 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Tue 2/2412:25 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 1/7$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/276:10 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Tue 1/273:20 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$183
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/189:50 amMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 50mDelta
Fri 2/276:19 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Deal found 1/7$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1310:45 amMDW - DSM
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Sun 3/225:25 amDSM - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1512:30 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Tue 2/174:40 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 1/7$191
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/292:10 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Mon 2/23:20 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/610:45 amMDW - DSM
Nonstop1h 25mSouthwest
Fri 4/104:20 pmDSM - MDW
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$195

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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 January 7, 2026.
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

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Des Moines

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ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:19 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$161

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

9:53 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

12:25 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$161

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/24

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

6:19 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$161

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

9:53 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

12:25 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$161

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

2:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

6:10 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$172

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 2/25

6:50 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$177

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/19

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

12:25 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$177

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/9

9:53 am-3:41 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Tue 2/10

6:54 am-1:06 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$177

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

10:40 am-5:37 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$177

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

6:19 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$177

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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 January.
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 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h. 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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