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$156+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RFD
Sep 7 — Sep 141
Mon 9/7
Mon 9/14
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 August 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/186:20 am -
1 stop11h 51m
Fri 9/257:01 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 8/5$318
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 10/308:59 am -
1 stop10h 07m
Mon 11/212:27 pm -
1 stop7h 32m
Deal found 8/4$333
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/186:20 am -
1 stop11h 51m
Sun 9/209:29 pm -
1 stop23h 12m
Deal found 8/5$388
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/188:30 pm -
2 stops42h 33m
Fri 9/257:01 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 8/5$414
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 11/128:10 am -
1 stop4h 08m
Sun 11/1510:30 am -
1 stop9h 16m
Deal found 8/6$415
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. 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 11/138:44 am -
1 stop10h 24m
Sun 11/151:08 pm -
1 stop21h 42m
Deal found 8/3$420
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 9/186:20 am -
1 stop11h 51m
Sun 9/209:29 pm -
2 stops22h 04m
Deal found 8/5$447
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/256:15 am -
1 stop11h 56m
Sun 9/279:29 pm -
2 stops22h 04m
Deal found 8/7$472
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 10/1210:19 am -
1 stop7h 04m
Fri 10/167:56 pm -
2 stops42h 46m
Deal found 8/4$496
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 10/1210:19 am -
1 stop7h 04m
Fri 10/1612:17 pm -
1 stop26h 20m
Deal found 8/4$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 9/256:15 am -
1 stop11h 56m
Sun 9/279:29 pm -
1 stop23h 12m
Deal found 8/7$578

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 August 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$312
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($70 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 August 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Chicago Greater Rockford Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 9/18

6:20 am-6:11 pm

1 stop11h 51m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 9/25

7:01 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$318
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

8:59 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 07m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 11/2

12:27 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$333

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 9/18

8:30 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops42h 33m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Fri 9/25

7:01 pm-2:31 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$414

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 9/18

6:20 am-6:11 pm

1 stop11h 51m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 9/20

9:29 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$447

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

6:15 am-6:11 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 9/27

9:29 pm-7:33 pm

2 stops22h 04m

$472

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 9/25

6:15 am-6:11 pm

1 stop11h 56m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 9/27

9:29 pm-8:41 pm

1 stop23h 12m

$578
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

9:28 am-3:09 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$156

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

9:11 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops40h 06m

$161

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Fri 10/23

8:59 am-7:06 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$180

Des MoinesChicago

DSM Des Moines - RFD Chicago Greater Rockford

DSMRFD

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

12:45 pm-7:06 pm

3 stops54h 21m

$207

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 11h 51m. 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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