Cheap Flights from Chicago to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Des Moines? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
ORD - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
ORD - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
ORD - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
ORD - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
ORD - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Chicago to Des Moines flight facts
Distance
295 mi
474 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Des Moines is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Chicago - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Chicago - Sioux City · Sioux City is 152 mi from Des Moines
Flights Chicago - Moline · Moline is 163 mi from Des Moines
Flights Chicago - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Flights Chicago - Rochester · Rochester is 174 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
ORD - DSM
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
ORD - DSM
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
ORD - DSM
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
ORD - DSM
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
ORD - DSM
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
ORD - DSM
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 9,000 Pts + $25.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Des Moines depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Des Moines.
Chicago and Des Moines are about 295 miles (474 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 295-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Des Moines is in the same time zone as Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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