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$79+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)

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ORD — DSM
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Wed 4/8
Wed 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 9, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Wed 4/19:40 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 4/53:21 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/159:56 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Thu 4/168:03 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/29:40 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Thu 4/97:16 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/4$201
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2910:26 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Tue 3/3110:04 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 5/96:24 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop3h 52m
Delta
Sat 5/94:15 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/8$215
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/212:59 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 26m
United Airlines
Sat 4/43:21 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Sat 3/2810:18 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Sun 3/296:40 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 3/2612:57 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 3/2711:26 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:25 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 24m
American Airlines
Thu 4/98:03 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Wed 5/66:25 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop3h 51m
Delta
Sun 5/101:04 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop3h 47m
Delta
Deal found 3/4$227
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/267:30 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 24m
American Airlines
Sun 3/2910:04 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/4$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Wed 5/61:27 pm
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop25h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/116:00 am
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop7h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$234

Find flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 March 9, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$197
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$79
(United Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$350

Good round-trip deal

$318 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 March 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

12:57 pm-2:24 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

11:40 am-1:12 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

$197

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

12:59 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

3:21 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$216

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

8:00 pm-9:32 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

6:20 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 36m

$219

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

1:57 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

6:15 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 09m

$236

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

12:49 pm-2:15 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

7:16 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop1h 34m

$237

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

10:29 pm-11:49 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop1h 41m

$239

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

6:24 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Des Moines

Fri 5/8

1:04 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$239

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

8:00 am-6:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

6:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$247

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

1:36 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

10:34 am-4:18 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$257

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

1:36 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

4:23 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop3h 29m

$257

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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 O'Hare Intl to Des Moines in March.
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 O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Des Moines 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 O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $126). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 ORD to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 March 9, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,408 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,408 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,408 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,403 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,408 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Chicago O'Hare Intl. On average, Des Moines has 34 inbound flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    Departing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines will take you 1h 27m. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 298 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $189. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $189 round trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 35% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines are Envoy Air (78%), Aer Lingus (74%) and United Airlines (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    While on average a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines is generally $312, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $78. When looking at the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $197 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines (average of $126). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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