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$160+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RFD
Mar 14 — Mar 211
Sat 3/14
Sat 3/21
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 February 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 6/127:00 am
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop13h 20m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/1411:27 am
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop30h 27m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/11$487
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/411:25 am
DSM
-
RFD
2 stops22h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/57:39 pm
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9$535
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 6/127:00 am
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop13h 20m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/157:53 pm
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop19h 28m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/11$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 6/197:00 am
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop13h 20m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/228:35 am
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop14h 02m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/9$635
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 2/268:30 am
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop8h 32m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/110:37 am
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop12h 29m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/9$649
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/133:24 pm
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop17h 42m
Allegiant Air
Sun 2/159:27 am
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop13h 45m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/10$671
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 2/198:30 am
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop8h 33m
Allegiant Air
Sun 2/2210:37 am
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop12h 35m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/10$704
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/58:30 am
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop8h 34m
Allegiant Air
Mon 3/99:22 am
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop9h 05m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/9$707
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/157:53 pm
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop22h 40m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/227:42 pm
RFD
-
DSM
1 stop26h 13m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/11$759
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 3/157:53 pm
DSM
-
RFD
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/2210:37 am
RFD
-
DSM
2 stops22h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$763

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 February 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Expedia
1 star

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$487
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$160
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$260
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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 February 12, 2026.
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 MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 6/14

11:27 am-5:54 pm

1 stop30h 27m

$487

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

11:25 am-9:47 am

2 stops22h 22m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Thu 3/5

7:39 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$535

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 6/12

7:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 6/15

7:53 pm-3:21 pm

1 stop19h 28m

$578

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 6/19

7:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 6/22

8:35 am-10:37 pm

1 stop14h 02m

$635

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

8:30 am-5:02 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 3/1

10:37 am-11:06 pm

1 stop12h 29m

$649

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Thu 3/5

8:30 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 3/9

9:22 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$707

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Sun 3/15

7:53 pm-6:33 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 3/22

10:37 am-9:05 am

2 stops22h 28m

$763

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 3/13

2:59 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 3/22

7:42 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$991

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 3/13

2:59 pm-9:04 am

1 stop18h 05m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 3/22

10:37 am-9:05 am

2 stops22h 28m

$995

Des MoinesChicago

DSM - RFD

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

10:26 am-9:24 am

1 stop22h 58m

$160

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Chicago Greater Rockford Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 13h 20m. 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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