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Cheap Flights to Des Plaines from $35 One Way, $66 Round Trip

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Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
MDW
Midway Intl.
$66 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$66
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Midway Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $66 found 4 days ago
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, Apr 20
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
MDW
Midway Intl.
$68 Roundtrip, just found
$68
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Midway Intl., returning Mon, Apr 20, priced at $68 just found
Sun, May 10 - Mon, May 11
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$70 Roundtrip, just found
$70
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 10 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $70 just found
Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 12
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$73 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$73
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, May 11 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, May 12, priced at $73 found 1 day ago
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
MDW
Midway Intl.
$74 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$74
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Midway Intl., returning Sat, May 16, priced at $74 found 1 day ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 15
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$74 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$74
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Wed, Apr 15, priced at $74 found 1 day ago
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 8 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to O'Hare Intl., returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $78 found 2 days ago
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
LGA
LaGuardia
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$104 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$104
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 9 from LaGuardia to O'Hare Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $104 found 3 days ago
Sat, Apr 18 - Tue, Apr 21
LGA
LaGuardia
MDW
Midway Intl.
$144 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from LaGuardia to Midway Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $144 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
ATL
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl.
MDW
Midway Intl.
$177 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl. to Midway Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $177 found 4 days ago

Des Plaines Flight Information

Traveling To
Des Plaines
Destination Airport IATA Code
CHI
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Flight Price
$66
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

Flights Review

Mar 10, 2018

Great overall service. Smooth landing. Plane was even early.

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Denver to Chicago · United

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Des Plaines economy flight packages

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Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0-star property

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

May 15 - May 18

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)

Spirit Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,086, price is now $722 per person
$722
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

May 15 - May 18

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)

Spirit Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,359, price is now $815 per person
$815
per person
found 1 day ago
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.5-star property

LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

May 15 - May 18

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)

Spirit Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,591, price is now $1,090 per person
$1,090
per person
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Des Plaines premium economy flight packages

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Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile
4.0-star property

Hotel Felix River North/Magnificent Mile

8.2/10 Very Good! (2,582 reviews)

May 15 - May 18

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,316, price is now $1,043 per person
$1,043
per person
found 1 day ago
The rooms were clean and smelled fresh.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,495 reviews)

May 15 - May 18

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
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Price was $1,687, price is now $1,143 per person
$1,143
per person
found 1 day ago
I recommend 100% Everything was good, the staff, room and the food. Also, it is located in a good area.

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026

Eurostars Magnificent Mile
4.0-star property

Eurostars Magnificent Mile

9/10 Wonderful! (3,314 reviews)

May 15 - May 18

3 night stay

Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago (ORD)

Delta • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,424, price is now $1,122 per person
$1,122
per person
found 1 day ago
In convenient area either by walking or uber

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Des Plaines?
Take your pick of 20 airlines that fly into O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), the leading airport in the city. With all those options, you're certain to walk away with a terrific deal. Here are some of the best international airlines that'll get you to Des Plaines — and then exploring every nook and cranny of this city:

  • United Airlines - 612 flights to Des Plaines per month
  • American Airlines - 339 flights to Des Plaines per month
  • Air Canada - 190 flights to Des Plaines per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Des Plaines?
O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), around 4 miles south of downtown Des Plaines, is one choice. Midway Intl. Airport (MDW) is another. Compare the flight deals to both airports, along with which terminal may be more convenient for you.
How much is a flight to Des Plaines?
Last week, prices fluctuated between $66 and $177 for a round-trip fare to Des Plaines. One-way fares originating from New York (EWR) dipped to a low $35 during the same time period.
How to book the cheapest flight to Des Plaines?
With some of the most incredible flight deals around, you'll get more for your money with Orbitz. The following tips and hints will help you snap up cheap flights to Des Plaines — and leave you with more money in your pocket:

  • Taking off from or arriving at nearby airports can be cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, select the 'Nearby airports' function below to look through your options.
  • If your plans aren't cast in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to browse flight deals for multiple departure dates. If you find a suitable cheaper fare, go with it.
  • To filter your results, click on 'Show options.' You can search based on airlines, seating class, nonstop flights and refundable flights. You can also select whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening under 'Sort & Filter' to the left.
  • The early bird gets the most rewarding deals, so book as soon as you've worked out your travel dates. The most affordable fares get snapped up fast and prices generally climb as the departure date nears.
  • Combine your flights, hotels and car rental into a value-for-money package deal. Save your hard-earned money for things that really excite you, like discovering every corner of Des Plaines.
  • Flying during peak season can mean steep airfares. Try to plan your trip outside of popular periods, such as Christmas, New Year's Eve and Easter.

How long is a flight to Des Plaines?
The United States is big, so that depends on where you're departing from. To make vacation planning a bit easier, we've selected three of the top routes to Des Plaines and worked out their average flight times:

  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 2 hours and 40 minutes
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 2 hours and 51 minutes
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 2 hours and 13 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Des Plaines?
If you can, book your flights to Des Plaines in January. This is the best month to score low airfares, followed by February and August. With a bit of organizing, you're sure to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Des Plaines?
In general, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays are the cheapest days to book flights to Des Plaines. If you're looking for unbeatable airfares, search across those days and you're likely to score a terrific flight deal.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Des Plaines?
If you're searching for cheap flights to Des Plaines, depart early in the week. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is the cheapest day to fly out, followed by Tuesday. Saturday has the most expensive fares, so avoid this day and do your wallet a favor.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Plaines?
Jet off in August if you're sticking to a budget. Orbitz data shows that this is generally the best month for cheap flights to Des Plaines. June is when ticket prices really go up.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
When searching for flights on Orbitz, click on "Filter by flexible change policies." This filter will quickly find all the carriers offering free cancellation and no change fees. That means you can relax knowing that if things unexpectedly change, your ticket can too.
What do I need for the flight to Des Plaines?
The secret to a successful flight is to prepare well. Listed below are some tips that'll help get you ready for your adventure:

  • Before you board the plane, you'll need to present a valid form of government ID, like a passport. You'll also need your ticket. If you're traveling with the kids, check with your airline about which documents they may need.
  • To keep you occupied on the short hop to Des Plaines, download some new tracks or restock the audiobook library on your smartphone. Food can also be a tasty distraction while in the air, so maybe even bring some light snacks.
  • No matter what the temperature is doing outside, plane cabins can get seriously cold. Bring a hoodie on board to keep yourself comfortable.

How many direct flights are there to Des Plaines?
Each month, there are 2,332 direct flights to Des Plaines. Select from an excellent range of airlines, including United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Other carriers that jet to Des Plaines nonstop are Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Air Canada.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Des Plaines?
There are ways of booking first or business-class fares to Des Plaines that won't burn a hole through your savings. Pick up a seat in the pointy end of the plane for less with these handy tips:

  • Be more flexible with your travel dates and wait for early bird or last-minute sales on first or business-class airfares.
  • Plenty of low-cost airlines these days have superb business or premium-class seating for a reasonable price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions or upgrade your seat through your flight loyalty scheme.

How to get into Des Plaines from the airport?
Zip into central Des Plaines with an O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) car rental. Thrifty Car Rental and Dollar are two leading agencies at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). Throw your bags in the trunk, head 4 miles to the north and you'll be in the hustle and bustle of the city in next to no time. Plenty of travelers also use public transportation or taxis to travel into town. From there, you can still rent a ride to explore more of the region with one of our Des Plaines car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Des Plaines?
Anytime is a fantastic time to experience Des Plaines, though May, July and August are the liveliest months. As with most places in the Northern Hemisphere, summer kicks off June 20. If you'd like to spend your days in a short-sleeved top than a heavy winter jacket, this time of year may be ideal for you. Expect average daytime highs of 75 ºF and nightly lows around 65 ºF.
Travel tips for Des Plaines

  • Wear your most comfortable kicks and explore this city on foot. There are plenty of fantastic attractions to take in, such as Allstate Arena and Rivers Casino.
  • You'll also want to check out the sights a quick drive from Des Plaines's center. Set out for Wrigley Field and McCormick Place and see another side of this vibrant destination.
  • When you want to explore other parts of Chicago, arrange a car rental and follow the road signs to Calumet City. Harvey is another popular city with a great deal to do and see.

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