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$78+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — DSM
Mar 29 — Apr 51
Sun 3/29
Sun 4/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

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 February 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/87:05 am
STL
-
DSM
1 stop6h 41m
American Airlines
Wed 4/1511:09 am
DSM
-
STL
1 stop5h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/23$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/236:20 am
STL
-
DSM
1 stop3h 56m
Delta
Sat 4/2510:56 am
DSM
-
STL
1 stop3h 33m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$181
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/85:35 am
STL
-
DSM
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Wed 4/155:30 am
DSM
-
STL
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/23$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 5/66:30 am
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Mon 5/114:20 pm
DSM
-
MDW
Nonstop1h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 2/26$202
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/61:36 pm
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Sun 5/106:15 am
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop4h 12m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/149:35 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop6h 07m
Delta
Sat 3/2112:29 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop3h 49m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$207
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/141:10 pm
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop3h 44m
Delta
Sun 3/226:15 am
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/23$207
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/1610:52 am
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 4/183:21 pm
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/24$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/1610:55 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop26h 14m
Frontier
Mon 4/202:04 pm
DSM
-
ORD
2 stops19h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 2/25$213
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
Tue 3/178:55 am
ORD
-
DSM
1 stop6h 47m
Delta
Sat 3/2112:29 pm
DSM
-
ORD
1 stop3h 49m
Delta
Deal found 2/25$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/31:10 pm
MDW
-
DSM
1 stop3h 44m
Delta
Mon 4/66:15 am
DSM
-
MDW
1 stop6h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/25$214
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 4/98:00 pm
ORD
-
DSM
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Fri 4/178:04 am
DSM
-
ORD
Nonstop1h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/26$215

Find 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 February 27, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$159
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$78
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$318

Good round-trip deal

$285 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/8

5:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

5:30 am-12:50 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$200

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

6:25 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

1:04 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$206

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

12:15 pm-3:42 pm

1 stop3h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

10:28 am-4:43 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$207

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/17

8:55 am-3:42 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

12:29 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop3h 49m

$214

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD - DSM

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/31

8:47 am-10:22 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

8:15 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$217

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 4/2

7:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

6:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

$219

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/10

10:05 am-6:35 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 4/12

5:20 am-6:40 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$220

St. LouisDes Moines

STL - DSM

STLDSM

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/6

7:45 am-2:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

3:27 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$226

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/9

10:20 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$228

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW - DSM

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/20

9:45 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

5:25 am-6:45 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$229

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines (average of $172). Flying from Illinois 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 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 February 27, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 40% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

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 February 27, 2026.

The most flights from USIL to DSM are scheduled on a Wednesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 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 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 15m. There are 298 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $93. Users have also found prices from $94 and $104 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Lambert-St Louis - Des Moines or Chicago Midway - 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 Emirates (100%), SkyWest Airlines (81%) or Lufthansa (80%) 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 $311 for a flight from Illinois to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $85 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines) is currently priced at $155.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines (average of $172). Flying from Illinois 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 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 February 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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