Chicago to Des Moines flights

Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Chicago to Des Moines is €95 (checked on 18 Oct 2026).

Find your dates. Discover your next journey.

Lowest observed

€95

Average observed

€173

Cheapest month

January 2027

Last checked

25 Oct 2026

Observed fares. Prices may change.

Your next trip, last seen at €95

Lowest observed

28 Jan 2027

One way

Cheapest observed day · Last checked: 18 Oct 2026

When to fly

Explore dates

Find the dates that work for you

The lowest fare we observed for each month. Open a month to see its days, then pick your outbound and return. A day with no price is one we will search for you.

One-way fare

One-way fare · No data: click and we will search

Lowest observed: €95, departing 28 Jan 2027 (Last checked: 18 Oct 2026)One-way fareCheck live prices for this route
Airlines seen: United Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue
Reported fastest flight: 1h 24m
Non-stop: Yes

Short answer

Routavio has seen United Airlines fares from Chicago to Des Moines, non-stop. The lowest fare Routavio's own searches returned is €95, seen on 18 Oct 2026. The average across the fares we caught is €173. January 2027 is the cheapest month in our observations, at €95. These are prices Routavio's searches returned on the dates shown, not quotes; run a live search for today's fare.

About this route

Explore the fares we observed from Chicago to Des Moines. Prices move often, so pick your dates to see the latest options.

Route distance: 498 km
Reported fastest flight: 1h 24m
Alternative airports: CGX, DPA, MDW, PWK, RFD

Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Check current timetables.

A clearer picture of your fare

Observed, not guaranteed

Every price is a fare we actually saw, and it may change at any time.

Compare the same trip

We show like-for-like journeys so the comparison is fair.

Confirm with the provider

The price is final on the provider's site, where your booking is completed.

How our prices work

Non-stop airlines seen on this route

Non-stop airlines seen on this route
Airline	Non-stop days / priced days	Fastest non-stop
American Airlines	6 / 121
United Airlines	6 / 121

Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.

Airport to city: straight-line distance

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 14 km.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 25 km.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) → Chicago, city gazetteer reference point (41.8781, -87.6298): ≈ 126 km.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) → Des Moines, city gazetteer reference point (41.5868, -93.6250): ≈ 6 km.

Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline

Cheapest airline from Chicago to Des Moines: Frontier Airlines, from €95 (checked 18 Oct 2026).

Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Airline	Lowest fare	Priced days
Frontier Airlines	€95Jan 28, 2027	5
American Airlines	€178Jan 14, 2027	6
United Airlines	€178Jan 14, 2027	6
Delta Air Lines	€187Jan 14, 2027	6

One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.

Frequently asked

How much is a flight from Chicago to Des Moines?

The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €95, found on 18 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.

When is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Des Moines?

In our observations January 2027 is the cheapest month so far, at €95.

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Des Moines?

Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with United Airlines, Southwest Airlines.

Which airlines fly from Chicago to Des Moines?

Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: United Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue.

How long does the flight from Chicago to Des Moines take?

Across the 77 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 4h 12m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.

How many of the observed Chicago to Des Moines fares were non-stop?

65 of the 77 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.

Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Chicago to Des Moines?

For Chicago to Des Moines, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: American Airlines (6), United Airlines (6). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.

Which airline has the lowest fare from Chicago to Des Moines?

Cheapest airline from Chicago to Des Moines: Frontier Airlines, from €95 (checked 18 Oct 2026).

How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide