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$89+ 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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MDW — DSM
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(Southwest)

One-way from

$89
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$284
From Chicago Midway to Des Moines
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/111:00 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Sat 9/133:45 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$189
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1512:35 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Fri 8/226:20 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/169:15 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Sat 8/2312:37 pmDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/2$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/12:46 pmMDW - DSM
2 stops22h 45mAllegiant Air
Thu 8/77:54 pmDSM - MDW
2 stops18h 02mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/1$405

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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

Thu 9/11

1:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

3:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/15

12:35 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Fri 8/22

6:20 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 04m

$192

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

9:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

12:37 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$239

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/1

2:46 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

7:54 pm-1:56 pm

2 stops18h 02m

$405

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

5:40 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$89

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/18

12:35 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$139

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/16

9:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$224

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Deals found on 7/2

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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 3, 2025.

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 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and Allegiant Air 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
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,970 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
709 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,284 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,270 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines round-trip from $189. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $192, and Delta, from $239.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $89 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $127 and Delta from $224 one-way.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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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