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Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Des Moines. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $243 round-trip via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), compared to $382 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 variants.

Most connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines pass through Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 40%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $279 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $459: a $180 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines flights, with 30% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 6:59 am and lands at 8:32 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:33 am.

The flight takes about 1h 33m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $382. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines takes 1h 33m, covering 298 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.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Hertz
· Payless
· Budget
· Alamo
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines range from $261 to $479, with an average of $382 over the past 12 months. Anything below $261 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Des Moines route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.