Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from Des Moines to Chicago
Cheapest flight tickets
$166
Average price of a round trip
$257
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
1h36
A flight from Des Moines to Chicago takes on average 1h36.
Best time
August
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is August.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Des Moines (USA) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $257 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of September, October and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 31 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Chicago costs on average $206.
The airlines that offer the most flights are American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
Price of flight tickets from Des Moines to Chicago
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from $166 to $283
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $257
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
Des Moines, USA
airports :
Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Ankeny Regional Airport (IKV)
local time :
Des Moines is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Des Moines, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 8°C, with a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 11°C.
The city of Des Moines has 2 airport(s): Des Moines and Ankeny
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 10°C and a maximum of 16°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of August.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is September. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Des Moines to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 31 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 100% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Des Moines to Chicago is Saturday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Des Moines and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Des Moines, and you will arrive at Chicago-Midway or Chicago-O'Hare.
How to reach Des Moines airport from the city centre?
The airport Des Moines is located 8 km or Ankeny is located 10 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Des Moines to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Des Moines and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 23°C in Des Moines. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 131 mm in Des Moines. In summer, it is warmer in Des Moines and it rains less in Des Moines. In winter, it is colder in Chicago and it rains more in Chicago.
