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$49+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 10/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DSM
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$97
(Southwest)

One-way from

$49
(Southwest)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$259

Good round-trip deal

$189 or less

Good one-way deal

$283 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/69:50 amSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 11/105:45 amDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$97
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1010:20 pmSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 10/136:15 pmDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$134
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 9/286:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Thu 10/22:25 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$148
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Mon 11/172:32 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$158
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Tue 10/78:49 amSTL - DSM
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/117:30 amDSM - STL
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/66:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Mon 11/104:59 pmDSM - STL
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Deal found 9/13$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/312:30 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Sun 11/25:45 amDSM - MDW
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/1512:59 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/176:50 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/96:35 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/121:48 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$190
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/24:06 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/61:48 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/276:55 pmORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/287:08 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Sun 11/162:32 pmDSM - ORD
2 stops16h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$200

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/6

9:50 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

5:45 am-7:05 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$97

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 10/10

10:20 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 10/13

6:15 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$134

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 11/6

6:00 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 28m

Des Moines

Mon 11/10

4:59 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$177

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/31

2:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

5:45 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 10m

$185

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

9:55 am-11:22 am

Nonstop1h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

6:40 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop1h 52m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

11:44 am-1:14 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 11/16

5:33 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

6:35 pm-8:11 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

1:48 pm-3:21 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$190

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

6:55 pm-8:21 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

7:08 am-8:39 am

Nonstop1h 31m

$199

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/14

5:45 am-9:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

6:20 am-2:05 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$202

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

3:56 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

10:21 am-4:28 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$203

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Des Moines

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Illinois to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 IL to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 September 15, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Des Moines

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to Des Moines. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to DSM are scheduled on a Thursday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Illinois. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Des Moines?

    Airlines like Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Illinois to Des Moines in about 1h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 18m. There are 259 mi between Illinois and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Des Moines one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $93 and $99 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Chicago Midway - Des Moines or Lambert-St Louis - Des Moines, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines is the most popular route from Illinois to Des Moines.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois to Des Moines?

    Consider GoJet (100%), Envoy Air (85%) or United Airlines (76%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Des Moines?

    On average you can expect to pay $276 for a flight from Illinois to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $189 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines) is currently priced at $189.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Illinois to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 Illinois to Des Moines

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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