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$55+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DSM
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 6, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:15 amSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 12/94:15 pmDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$144
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Tue 12/94:59 pmDSM - STL
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/5$169
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Sat 12/61:45 pmSTL - DSM
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sat 12/136:25 amDSM - STL
Nonstop1h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/6$171
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:00 amSTL - DSM
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Sat 12/135:34 amDSM - STL
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Deal found 11/6$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop12h 03mFrontier
Fri 12/127:58 pmDSM - ORD
2 stops26h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/12:35 pmORD - DSM
1 stop6h 12mDelta
Fri 12/52:59 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/6$195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:02 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/275:41 amDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$204
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2311:50 amORD - DSM
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1112:15 pmDSM - ORD
Nonstop1h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$205
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/511:00 amORD - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Fri 12/124:59 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 11/5$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:59 amMDW - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Wed 12/106:17 amDSM - MDW
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/5$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:21 amORD - DSM
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/114:21 pmDSM - ORD
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$213
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/32:35 pmMDW - DSM
1 stop5h 20mSouthwest
Wed 12/104:15 pmDSM - MDW
2 stops6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 11/5$214

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 November 6, 2025.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$144
(Southwest)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$272

Good round-trip deal

$193 or less

Good one-way deal

$253 or less
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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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Des Moines that are best for you.

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St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/4

10:15 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

4:15 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$144

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 3/31

6:30 am-10:22 am

1 stop3h 52m

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

5:45 am-11:50 am

1 stop6h 05m

$157

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 12/4

6:00 am-10:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

Des Moines

Tue 12/9

4:59 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$169

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/6

1:45 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

6:25 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$171

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

8:50 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

6:19 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$179

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

Des Moines

Sat 12/13

5:34 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 50m

$181

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/20

8:10 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

6:46 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/21

6:40 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 12/28

6:52 pm-8:43 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/20

8:10 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 12/22

3:14 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

$189

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

10:45 am-4:16 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

2:59 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$195

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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 $182). Flying from Illinois to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 November 6, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Des Moines in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 53% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 6, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to DSM are scheduled on a Thursday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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 United 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 2h 42m. 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $55. Users have also found prices from $59 and $90 on Southwest 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 Envoy Air (100%), GoJet (100%) or Republic Airways (88%) 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 $281 for a flight from Illinois to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines) is currently priced at $179.

  • 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 $182). Flying from Illinois to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $203). 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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