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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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$157

Overall average: $448

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Tue 3/3Tue 3/3

ORD - DSM • Non-stop

Cheapest one-way

$79

Typical prices: $136-$283

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Tue 4/28

ORD - DSM • Non-stop

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 3

7:37 am - 9:01 am

ORD

DSM

1h 24mnonstop

1:38 pm - 3:11 pm

DSM

ORD

1h 33mnonstop

$157American Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11

2:56 pm - 4:25 pm

ORD

DSM

1h 29mnonstop

5:00 pm - 6:39 pm

DSM

ORD

1h 39mnonstop

$164American Airlines

Sat, Mar 7 - Mon, Mar 9

12:57 pm - 2:32 pm

ORD

DSM

1h 35mnonstop

6:49 pm - 8:25 pm

DSM

ORD

1h 36mnonstop

$171United Airlines

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

7:37 am - 9:01 am

ORD

DSM

1h 24mnonstop

7:44 pm - 9:19 pm

DSM

ORD

1h 35mnonstop

$173American Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

7:41 am - 2:27 pm

STL

DSM

6h 46m

1 stop

3:24 pm - 9:05 pm

DSM

STL

5h 41m

1 stop

$177United Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 3

6:15 am - 10:17 am

ORD

DSM

4h 02m

1 stop

4:20 pm - 9:30 pm

DSM

ORD

5h 10m

1 stop

$177Delta

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11

8:55 am - 3:42 pm

ORD

DSM

6h 47m

1 stop

4:25 pm - 7:49 pm

DSM

ORD

3h 24m

1 stop

$184Delta

Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19

8:50 pm - 10:10 pm

MDW

DSM

1h 20mnonstop

3:15 pm - 4:35 pm

DSM

MDW

1h 20mnonstop

$187Southwest

Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

7:30 pm - 11:35 pm

MDW

DSM

4h 05m

1 stop

6:15 pm - 9:10 pm

DSM

MDW

2h 55m

1 stop

$191Southwest

Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Mar 19

8:10 pm - 9:45 am

STL

DSM

13h 35m

1 stop

10:40 am - 7:22 am

DSM

STL

20h 42m

1 stop

$272Frontier

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Low season	January
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$79

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.

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

Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Des Moines

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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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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