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$63+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Iowa

CHI — DSM
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Iowa

Fri 11/206:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 11/223:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/5$109
Sun 11/2212:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 11/269:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/7$110
Tue 12/16:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 12/319:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/7$120
Thu 11/2611:15 am -
Nonstop1h 25m
Sun 11/299:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/7$124
Thu 12/36:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 12/73:45 pm -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/5$129
Tue 12/156:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Fri 12/189:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/9$130
Fri 12/256:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Tue 12/299:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/9$131
Fri 12/256:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Mon 1/49:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/5$144
Mon 12/1412:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Wed 12/169:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/4$148
Mon 11/1612:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Thu 11/199:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/8$192
Fri 12/187:00 am -
Nonstop1h 41m
Sun 12/2010:01 am -
Nonstop1h 30m
Deal found 11/6$202
Fri 11/136:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 25m
Tue 11/179:00 am -
Nonstop1h 35m
Deal found 11/8$202

Find flight deals from Chicago to Iowa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$109
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$63
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$434

Good round-trip deal

$244 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Iowa
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Iowa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Iowa.

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ChicagoBurlington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BRL Burlington

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/13

12:20 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$63

ChicagoBurlington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BRL Burlington

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

12:20 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Thu 11/26

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$110

ChicagoBurlington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BRL Burlington

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/20

12:20 pm-1:45 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Tue 11/24

3:45 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

$110

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW Chicago Midway - DSM Des Moines

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/26

10:05 am-11:30 am

Nonstop1h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW Chicago Midway - DSM Des Moines

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/24

10:05 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

ChicagoBurlington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BRL Burlington

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/1

6:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Thu 12/31

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$120

ChicagoBurlington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BRL Burlington

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/26

11:15 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Sun 11/29

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$124

ChicagoDes Moines

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DSM Des Moines

ORDDSM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/5

3:47 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoDes Moines

MDW Chicago Midway - DSM Des Moines

MDWDSM

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/18

6:50 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$129

ChicagoBurlington

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - BRL Burlington

ORDBRL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/20

6:00 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Burlington

Sun 11/22

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$129

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Iowa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Iowa (average of $265). Flying from Chicago to Iowa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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 CHI to IA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Iowa at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Iowa

The most flights from CHI to USIA are scheduled on a Friday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Iowa flights typically cost between $381 and $560 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $237 on American Airlines (Dec 4-Dec 11).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Iowa?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Iowa, such as Southwest,Contour, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Iowa?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Iowa can take about 1h 25m. Contour provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $110. There are 186 mi between Chicago and Iowa. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Iowa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Contour, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $28. American Airlines flights start at $94 while deals on United Airlines start at $109 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Iowa?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Iowa?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Iowa are Envoy Air (86%), Republic Airways (84%) and Air Canada (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Iowa?

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Iowa is $118. On average you can expect to pay $414. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield), can usually be booked for $217.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Iowa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Iowa 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 to Iowa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Iowa (average of $265). Flying from Chicago to Iowa in August is currently the most expensive (average of $517). 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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Alternative routes for Chicago to Iowa

Top 4 airlines flying from Chicago to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ContourCheapest$77Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$237Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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