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$201+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RFD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Mon 1/26
Mon 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Rockford

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 December 27, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:41 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop14h 17mAllegiant Air
Mon 1/510:43 amRFD - DSM
1 stop23h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/23$665
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/306:41 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop14h 17mAllegiant Air
Sun 1/48:41 amRFD - DSM
1 stop25h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/26$674
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Wed 12/3112:38 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop26h 52mAllegiant Air
Sun 1/48:41 amRFD - DSM
1 stop25h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/26$715
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:41 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop14h 17mAllegiant Air
Sat 1/312:15 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop22h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/24$733
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Wed 12/316:15 amDSM - RFD
1 stop10h 34mAllegiant Air
Sat 1/312:15 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop22h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/25$764
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Sat 12/273:22 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop27h 12mAllegiant Air
Tue 12/307:54 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop24h 33mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/26$771
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Tue 12/306:41 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop14h 17mAllegiant Air
Fri 1/210:08 amRFD - DSM
1 stop29h 34mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/25$797
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sat 12/277:30 amDSM - RFD
1 stop9h 26mAllegiant Air
Sat 1/312:15 pmRFD - DSM
1 stop22h 45mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/25$810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2912:46 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop22h 39mAllegiant Air
Wed 12/319:48 amRFD - DSM
1 stop10h 39mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/24$822
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Sat 12/277:30 amDSM - RFD
1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/312:15 pmRFD - DSM
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/25$848
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:15 pmDSM - RFD
1 stop21h 03mAllegiant Air
Sun 12/288:41 amRFD - DSM
1 stop25h 22mAllegiant Air
Deal found 12/23$870

Find 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 December 27, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$451
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$201
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$294
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 December 27, 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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Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

7:17 pm-11:10 am

2 stops15h 53m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 3/12

10:37 am-8:14 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$306

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

7:17 pm-11:10 am

2 stops15h 53m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 3/8

10:37 am-10:51 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$314

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 2/20

7:17 pm-11:10 am

2 stops15h 53m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 3/11

2:44 pm-9:06 am

1 stop18h 22m

$317

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 3/12

10:37 am-8:14 pm

1 stop9h 37m

$439

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 3/8

10:37 am-10:51 pm

1 stop12h 14m

$446

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

11:09 am-11:16 am

2 stops24h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 1/11

1:24 pm-10:19 am

2 stops20h 55m

$503

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 3/9

9:22 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$525

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

8:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sat 3/14

1:53 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$615

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

8:30 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sat 3/14

1:53 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 51m

$660

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Sat 1/10

5:58 pm-6:48 pm

3 stops48h 50m

$201

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Deals found on 12/24

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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 8h 33m. 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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