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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$183

Overall average: $264

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Tue 12/23Tue 1/6

ORD - DSM • Non-stop

Cheapest one-way

$84

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Wed 2/25

STL - DSM • 1 stop

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Cheap Flights from Illinois to Des Moines

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Illinois 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 6

6:40 am - 8:15 amORD-DSM

1h 35mnonstop

5:01 pm - 6:48 pmDSM-ORD

1h 47mnonstop

$183American Airlines

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Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 7

6:10 am - 10:19 amSTL-DSM

4h 09m1 stop

10:59 am - 3:00 pmDSM-STL

4h 01m1 stop

$183Delta

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Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 7

6:35 am - 11:24 amSTL-DSM

4h 49m1 stop

5:16 pm - 11:39 pmDSM-STL

6h 23m1 stop

$187Delta

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Tue, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 7

5:25 pm - 9:24 pmSTL-DSM

3h 59m1 stop

10:59 am - 8:43 pmDSM-STL

9h 44m2 stops

$188Delta

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Fri, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 22

1:57 pm - 3:24 pmORD-DSM

1h 27mnonstop

3:55 pm - 5:34 pmDSM-ORD

1h 39mnonstop

$189American Airlines

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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 22

1:00 pm - 2:20 pmORD-DSM

1h 20mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:38 amDSM-ORD

1h 38mnonstop

$204United Airlines

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Tue, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 18

6:20 am - 11:25 amMDW-DSM

5h 05m1 stop

5:45 am - 3:50 pmDSM-MDW

10h 05m2 stops

$208Southwest

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Wed, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 8

6:10 am - 11:25 amMDW-DSM

5h 15m1 stop

6:10 am - 2:15 pmDSM-MDW

8h 05m1 stop

$214Southwest

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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15

8:10 pm - 9:37 pmORD-DSM

1h 27mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:33 amDSM-ORD

1h 33mnonstop

$219United Airlines

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Thu, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 15

10:13 am - 10:46 pmMDW-DSM

12h 33m1 stop

6:35 am - 8:46 amDSM-MDW

26h 11m2 stops

$279Multiple Airlines

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Low season	January
High season	May
Cheapest flight	$84

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 9% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.

Flight from St. Louis 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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