Q: Can I fly back to Illinois from Des Moines?

Returning to Illinois from Des Moines COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Des Moines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Illinois. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering Illinois.

Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from Illinois to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from Illinois to Des Moines on average per day?

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Per day, 19 flights depart from Illinois to Des Moines on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 58% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 42% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from Illinois to Des Moines?

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Airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Illinois to Des Moines in about 1h 27m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 08m. There are 299 mi between Illinois and Des Moines. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 4

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $101. Users have also found prices from $118 and $149 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

Question 5

Can I fly to Des Moines from Illinois right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions for travel to Des Moines within the United States

Most visitors from Illinois need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Des Moines.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Illinois are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Des Moines.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Illinois are not required to quarantine after entering Des Moines.

Question 6

Can I fly back to Illinois from Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Illinois from Des Moines

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Illinois.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Des Moines are not required to quarantine after entering Illinois.

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Illinois to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Illinois to Des Moines are American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and CAA. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to Des Moines?

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On average you can expect to pay $245 for a flight from Illinois to Des Moines. The cheapest flight overall is $43 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Des Moines) is currently priced at $206.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Consider SkyWest Airlines (93%), Scandinavian Airlines (92%) or GoJet (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Des Moines.

Question 11

Can I find flights from Illinois to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Illinois to Des Moines for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $188, but on average you can expect to pay $234.

Question 12

Are there nonstop flights from Illinois to Des Moines for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 13 direct flights from Illinois to Des Moines under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Illinois to Des Moines is less than $362.

Question 13

Are there last-minute flights available from Illinois to Des Moines for under $300?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Illinois to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 14

Which airlines flying from Illinois to Des Moines have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Accepted Answer

Some of our airline partners flying from Illinois to Des Moines have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. United Airlines, American Airlines, and CAA are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like United Airlines with this kind of flexibility.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

To save on the cost of your flight from Illinois to Des Moines, book at least 40 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 65% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $320 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $436.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

September can be a great time to fly to Des Moines from Illinois with a flight ticket averaging about $309. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $187. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May.

Question 17

When is the cheapest time to fly from Illinois to Des Moines (IL - DSM)?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 18

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Illinois?

Accepted Answer

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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
CAA	Cheapest$78	Average$86	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search CAA flights
Delta	Cheapest$127	Average$243	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	COVID-19 safety	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$177	Average$304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	COVID-19 safety	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$205	Average$361	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	COVID-19 safety	Search American Airlines flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
13%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
51%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
35%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

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