How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois 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 Illinois to Des Moines.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Illinois 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 Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

Wed, Dec 16 - Wed, Jan 13

8:55 am - 10:37 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 42mnonstop

11:22 am - 1:00 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 38mnonstop

$218United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

5:21 pm - 7:01 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 40mnonstop

7:31 pm - 9:24 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 53mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 7

8:40 pm - 10:05 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

1h 25mnonstop

3:25 pm - 4:55 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mnonstop

$237Southwest

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

10:35 am - 12:00 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

1h 25mnonstop

3:25 pm - 4:55 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mnonstop

$237Southwest

Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14

7:55 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 30mnonstop

6:18 pm - 7:59 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 41mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 27

10:45 pm - 12:19 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 34mnonstop

7:24 pm - 9:14 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 50mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 26

7:45 pm - 9:23 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 38mnonstop

3:10 pm - 4:48 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 38mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Fri, Dec 11

11:50 am - 1:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 45mnonstop

7:14 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 56mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Dec 11

6:20 am - 10:21 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 01m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

4:53 pm - 9:35 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 42m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$257Delta

Sat, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 14

9:59 am - 4:11 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 12m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:01 am - 2:53 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 52m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$257Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

3:47 pm - 9:13 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 26m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:00 am - 2:55 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 55m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$557Delta

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

12:30 pm - 7:15 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

6h 45m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:00 am - 4:39 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

5h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$557Delta

Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12

8:25 pm - 9:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 30mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:40 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 40mnonstop

$561United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

2:44 pm - 8:43 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 59m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:45 am - 11:48 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 03m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$567Delta

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 10

9:35 pm - 11:05 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

1h 30mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mnonstop

$580Southwest

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

10:53 pm - 12:26 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 33mnonstop

9:25 am - 11:10 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 45mnonstop

$582American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

10:45 pm - 12:18 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 33mnonstop

7:23 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 47mnonstop

$582American Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

8:25 pm - 9:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 30mnonstop

11:23 am - 1:01 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 38mnonstop

$587United Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11

9:35 pm - 11:05 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

1h 30mnonstop

3:30 pm - 5:00 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 30mnonstop

$587Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

9:25 pm - 10:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 34mnonstop

9:55 am - 11:34 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 39mnonstop

$667United Airlines

Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$105

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.

Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Des Moines

Becky's CakeFlew with Air Canada-Nov 2026

Chicago Airport has a lot to offer and it is fairly easy to navigate. There are several areas to relax and wait.

EllenFlew with United Airlines-May 2024

The flight is short enough that full beverage and snack service is limited or not offered at all. On this flight, we were offered orange juice or water. It makes sense that they can't do the full service, and doesn't bother me, but it's something to be aware of.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois 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 Illinois to Des Moines.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Illinois to Des Moines?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Illinois with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Illinois 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 Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.