Route characteristics
Distance
498 km
Flight time
1h 5m
Time difference
+0h
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Saturday
Departure airports (1)
DSM Des Moines International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
ORD O'Hare International Airport
Airlines (5)
F9 Frontier Airlines
AA American Airlines
UA United Airlines
G4 Allegiant Air
WN Southwest Airlines
Agencies (4)
Farera
Turna.com
Tickets
Trip.com
Airlines — cheapest prices 5
Frontier Airlines
$179
American Airlines
$241
United Airlines
$245
Allegiant Air
$253
Southwest Airlines
$287
Where to buy tickets 4
Farera
3 tickets · 2 days
from $179
Turna.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $241
Tickets
1 tickets · 1 days
from $253
Trip.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $260
Airports
From — Des Moines (1)
- DSM Des Moines International Airport
To — Chicago (2)
- MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
- ORD O'Hare International Airport
Other destinations from Des Moines
Frequently asked questions about the route Des Moines — Chicago
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 1h 5m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Des Moines to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 498 km.
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chicago?
The difference — +0h.
From which airports does Des Moines operate flights?
From Des Moines: DSM (Des Moines International Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 5 airlines: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Saturday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Des Moines — Chicago
Flights Des Moines — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 498 km. Flight time 1h 5m. Time difference +0h.
From Des Moines (DSM) flights depart from 1 airport: DSM. To Chicago (CHI) — 2 arrival airports: MDW, ORD.
5 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines.
Cheapest day to fly — Saturday.
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