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$131+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Greater Rockford (RFD)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RFD
Oct 29 — Nov 51
Wed 10/29
Wed 11/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Rockford

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Rockford (RFD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$131
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$224
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Rockford
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Rockford. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/59:00 amDSM - RFD
1 stop27h 48mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/89:32 amRFD - DSM
1 stop13h 40mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/26$351
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/28:47 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop22h 11mAllegiant Air
Sat 10/45:52 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop14h 10mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/28$395
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 10/910:51 amDSM - RFD
2 stops21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/107:48 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop12h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$434
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:00 amDSM - RFD
1 stop11h 06mAllegiant Air
Fri 10/37:48 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop12h 41mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/27$470
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:00 amDSM - RFD
1 stop11h 06mAllegiant Air
Thu 10/91:44 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop8h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/28$519
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:34 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop7h 31mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/51:44 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop8h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/27$633
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/19:00 amDSM - RFD
1 stop11h 06mAllegiant Air
Thu 10/21:44 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop8h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/28$698
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Sun 11/234:17 pmDSM - RFD
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/295:45 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/28$707
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 10/38:30 amDSM - RFD
2 stops10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/51:44 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop8h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/27$803

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Rockford 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 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Rockford

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Price

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 12/5

9:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop27h 48m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 12/8

9:32 am-11:12 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$351

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

8:47 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop22h 11m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sat 10/4

5:52 pm-8:02 am

1 stop14h 10m

$395

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 10/9

10:51 am-8:04 am

2 stops21h 13m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 10/10

7:48 pm-8:29 am

1 stop12h 41m

$434

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

9:00 am-8:06 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 10/3

7:48 pm-8:29 am

1 stop12h 41m

$470

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

9:00 am-8:06 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 10/9

1:44 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$519

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

12:34 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 10/5

1:44 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$633

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Sun 11/23

4:17 pm-9:17 am

2 stops17h 00m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sat 11/29

5:45 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$707

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

8:30 am-6:58 pm

2 stops10h 28m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 10/5

1:44 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$803

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Wed 10/15

7:30 am-12:54 pm

1 stop29h 24m

$131

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Mon 11/3

9:24 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$137

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Rockford

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Rockford in September.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Rockford. 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 from for flights from Des Moines to Chicago Greater Rockford?

    If you book a flight to Chicago Greater Rockford from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Des Moines to Chicago Greater Rockford per day from 0 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport?

    Allegiant Air can get you from Des Moines to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport in just under 27h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Des Moines to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport is about 239 mi.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Rockford by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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