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Find cheap flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines from $139

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Midway to Des Moines departing on 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Midway to Des Moines (MDW-DSM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Midway to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:10 am - 8:15 pmMDW-DSM
15h 05m1 stop
9:32 pm - 1:20 pmDSM-MDW
15h 48m1 stop
$266Frontier
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Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 8
6:00 am - 8:15 pmMDW-DSM
14h 15m1 stop
9:15 pm - 11:52 amDSM-MDW
14h 37m1 stop
$271Frontier
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Wed, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 10
6:00 am - 8:15 pmMDW-DSM
14h 15m1 stop
9:15 pm - 11:52 amDSM-MDW
14h 37m1 stop
$285Frontier
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Thu, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 25
6:00 am - 8:15 pmMDW-DSM
14h 15m1 stop
9:15 pm - 11:52 amDSM-MDW
14h 37m1 stop
$294Frontier
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
5:01 am - 8:34 pmMDW-DSM
15h 33m1 stop
9:42 pm - 1:49 pmDSM-MDW
16h 07m1 stop
$307Frontier
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Fri, May 24 - Mon, May 27
5:01 am - 8:34 pmMDW-DSM
15h 33m1 stop
9:34 pm - 11:13 amDSM-MDW
13h 39m1 stop
$369Frontier
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Fri, May 24 - Fri, May 31
5:10 am - 8:21 pmMDW-DSM
15h 11m1 stop
9:32 pm - 1:20 pmDSM-MDW
15h 48m1 stop
$376Frontier
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Fri, Jul 12 - Mon, Jul 15
2:15 pm - 8:53 pmMDW-DSM
6h 38m1 stop
6:30 am - 12:40 pmDSM-MDW
6h 10m1 stop
$438Delta
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Mon, May 13 - Wed, May 15
2:15 pm - 8:53 pmMDW-DSM
6h 38m1 stop
6:30 am - 12:40 pmDSM-MDW
6h 10m1 stop
$470Delta
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
5:30 am - 4:17 pmMDW-DSM
10h 47m1 stop
3:13 pm - 8:31 amDSM-MDW
17h 18m1 stop
$487Frontier
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Fri, May 10 - Sat, May 11

Flights from Midway to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Midway to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines is September, where tickets cost $201 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and July, where the average cost of tickets is $279 and $268 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 28 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $139. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $266 and Delta from $438.

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When to book flights from Midway to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Midway to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines was $139 for a one-way ticket and $266 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago Midway Airport and Des Moines?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    On your way to Des Moines, you’ll fly out from Chicago Midway. You’ll be landing at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Chicago Midway Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Chicago Midway Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago Midway Airport and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Chicago Midway Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/25Sat
1 stopFrontier
15h 43mMDW-DSM
$139
6/9Sun
1 stopFrontier
8h 29mMDW-DSM
$169
5/24Fri
1 stopFrontier
15h 33mMDW-DSM
$209
9/3Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 21mMDW-DSM
$214
5/3Fri
1 stopDelta
3h 37mMDW-DSM
$278
5/19Sun
1 stopFrontier
21h 53mMDW-DSM
$350
5/5Sun
2 stopsFrontier
16h 17mMDW-DSM
$400
5/4Sat
3 stopsWestJet
34h 33mMDW-DSM
$601

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Last minute flights from Midway to Des Moines

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
3h 37mMDW-DSM
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 01mDSM-MDW
$434
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
3h 37mMDW-DSM
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 47mDSM-MDW
$531
5/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
17h 26mMDW-DSM
5/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
3h 56mDSM-MDW
$746
5/1Wed
multi-stopFrontier
8h 55mMDW-DSM
5/3Fri
multi-stopFrontier
23h 21mDSM-MDW
$779
5/1Wed
multi-stopFrontier
8h 55mMDW-DSM
5/8Wed
multi-stopFrontier
17h 11mDSM-MDW
$957

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Chicago Midway Airport - Des Moines Flights

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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

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Des Moines - Chicago Midway Airport

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