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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 am and lands at 11:10 am
• Latest: departs at 11:10 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

The flight takes about 1h 25m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines.

A nonstop flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines takes 1h 25m, covering 305 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines range from $273 to $532, with an average of $419 over the past 12 months. Anything below $273 counts as a good deal.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $225 to $2,225. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Chicago Midway (MDW) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $257 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $559, a difference of $302.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Chicago Midway Airport and Des Moines.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago Midway Airport to Des Moines flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.