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

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

7:17 am - 8:56 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

9:26 am - 11:10 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 44mnonstop

$236American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

7:17 am - 8:56 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 39mnonstop

7:29 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 41mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 27

12:50 pm - 2:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 25mnonstop

9:50 am - 11:29 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 39mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 5

7:55 pm - 9:23 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 28mnonstop

6:55 pm - 8:33 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 38mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14

7:25 pm - 8:50 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

1h 25mnonstop

3:00 pm - 4:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 20mnonstop

$237Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

8:35 pm - 10:00 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

1h 25mnonstop

3:00 pm - 4:20 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 20mnonstop

$237Southwest

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

5:16 pm - 6:56 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 40mnonstop

7:29 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 41mnonstop

$237American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

4:20 pm - 5:48 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 28mnonstop

6:00 am - 7:41 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 41mnonstop

$237United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29

8:04 am - 4:52 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 48m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

8:43 am - 10:43 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 00m1 stop Philadelphia

$252Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

6:20 am - 10:11 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 51m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

10:57 am - 2:36 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 39m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$257Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Illinois to Des Moines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

6:30 am - 10:44 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 14m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 12:23 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

$320Frontier

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

6:30 am - 7:33 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

11:29 am - 12:23 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 54m1 stop Denver Intl

$330Frontier

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14

6:30 am - 7:33 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

13h 03m1 stop Denver Intl

8:30 pm - 12:23 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 53m1 stop Denver Intl

$330Frontier

Sun, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 19

9:05 am - 10:31 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 26mnonstop

6:24 am - 8:00 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$380United Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Sep 16

12:54 pm - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 26mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:36 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$385United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18

12:54 pm - 2:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 26mnonstop

8:00 am - 9:36 amDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 36mnonstop

$385United Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 31

12:27 pm - 1:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 32mnonstop

2:01 pm - 3:39 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 38mnonstop

$428American Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 31

6:00 pm - 7:30 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

1h 30mnonstop

1:45 pm - 3:05 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 20mnonstop

$428Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Oct 31

2:05 pm - 8:50 pmMDW Chicago Midway-DSM Des Moines

6h 45m1 stop Denver Intl

1:45 pm - 3:05 pmDSM Des Moines-MDW Chicago Midway

1h 20mnonstop

$438Southwest

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

3:50 pm - 5:26 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DSM Des Moines

1h 36mnonstop

7:58 pm - 9:47 pmDSM Des Moines-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 49mnonstop

$497American Airlines

Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	July
Cheapest flight	$117

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

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.