Good to know - Cheap tickets Des Moines — Chicago
| Cheapest flight found | $88 |
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| Minimal flight time | 1h 3m |
| Flight distance | 501 km |
| Most popular airline | American Airlines |
Airfare Des Moines – Chicago by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Des Moines – Chicago costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
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Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Des Moines — Chicago
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
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| 06:07 | 07:49 | mon, tue, wed, sun | AA3421 | American Airlines | 1h 42m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:00 | 08:43 | tue | AA5009 | American Airlines | 1h 43m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:10 | 08:54 | mon, wed, sat | AA4136 | American Airlines | 1h 44m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 07:50 | 09:28 | sat | UA1363 | United Express | 1h 38m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:00 | 09:38 | tue, wed, thu, fri, sun | UA1363 | United Express | 1h 38m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 08:00 | 09:36 | wed | UA1363 | United Express | 1h 36m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 09:30 | 10:33 | sun | American Airlines | 1h 3m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates | |
| 11:30 | 13:07 | tue | UA4182 | United Express | 1h 37m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 11:42 | 13:18 | mon, tue | AA3469 | American Airlines | 1h 36m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
| 12:51 | 18:41 | fri | UA2362 | United Express | 5h 50m | Des Moines International Airport — O'Hare International Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Des Moines — Chicago
Flight Des Moines – Chicago is served by 9 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Sales of tickets from Des Moines to Chicago in the last 48 hours
Dynamics airfare Des Moines — Chicago by month for the last year
according to LowCost.Club for the last year
The airfare depends on the departure date. Our chart shows the low season prices on route Des Moines — Chicago
The graph shows that booking flights Des Moines — Chicago is best planned for March and flights Des Moines — Chicago — Des Moines in the month of October.
Flights Des Moines — Chicago
The selection of cheap flights Des Moines — Chicago
Here you can find and purchase the cheapest flights Des Moines — Chicago from $88 and Des Moines — Chicago — Des Moines from $135.
The price of the flight Des Moines — Chicago (United States) — Des Moines from $135 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Des Moines — Chicago (United States) — Des Moines $227 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Des Moines
- IATA code of the city of origin: DSM
- Departure airports: Des Moines International Airport
- Departure country: United States
- Destination city: Chicago
- IATA code of the destination city: CHI
- Destination airports: Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport
- Destination country: United States
Low cost flights Des Moines — Chicago (DSM — CHI)
The distance between Des Moines and Chicago 311 miles (or 501 kilometres).
The time difference between Des Moines and Chicago is 0 h.
Minimal flight time from Des Moines to Chicago 1h 3m.
LowCostClub always do a comparison of airfares Des Moines — Chicago with several airlines (include American Airlines, United Express). They will always give you all available options so you can find the cheapest flight to Chicago. In addition, you can choose the platform where you want to place your orders. There are also special offers for air tickets Des Moines — Chicago. Last week, for instance, the cheapest round-trip prices stood at $135 while the cheapest one-way price that was available within the last week cost $88
Routes from nearby cities to Chicago
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The most frequent flight to Chicago is from Saint Louis. The cheapest airfare can be purchased with a flight from Kansas City from $43. The nearest airports from Des Moines with a flight to Chicago are in Madison.
Popular International routes from Des Moines
Popular routes from Chicago
If you are going to fly from Chicago, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Chicago:
Popular domestic routes from Des Moines
FAQ about Des Moines — Chicago
Are there any direct flights Des Moines — Chicago?
Yes, they do: AA3421, AA5009, AA4136, UA1363, , UA4182, AA3469, UA2362, AA4103, UA312, UA5219
Can we fly from Des Moines to Chicago?
Yes, you can fly from Des Moines to Chicago. Des Moines has an airport (Des Moines International Airport) for flights. American Airlines, United Express depart from Des Moines on mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun. There are non-direct flights through Allegiant Air, Contour Aviation, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Jet Linx Aviation, NetJets, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, UPS.
How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Chicago?
A direct flight lasts an average of 1h 3m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 501 km.
How much do flights Des Moines — Chicago cost?
The price of flights Des Moines — Chicago starts from $88.
What days does the plane fly Des Moines — Chicago?
Planes fly Des Moines — Chicago 7 times a week on the following days: mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun
What airports are there in Des Moines and Chicago?
In Des Moines — Des Moines International Airport. In Chicago — Merrill C Meigs, DuPage Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago NAS, Chicago Executive Airport, Chicago FSS, Chicago Rockford International Airport, O'Hare International Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Des Moines to Chicago?
The following flights fly between Des Moines and Chicago: AA3421, AA5009, AA4136, UA1363, UA1363, UA1363, UA4182, AA3469, UA2362, AA4103, UA312, AA4103, UA5219
What month is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Chicago?
High season is considered to be October and the cheapest month is March. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Des Moines — Chicago flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Des Moines to Chicago?
The following airlines have direct flights Des Moines — Chicago: American Airlines, United Express.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Chicago?
All the following airlines flights Des Moines — Chicago: Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Contour Aviation, Delta Air Lines, FedEx, Jet Linx Aviation, NetJets, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Express, UPS.