Cheap flights from ORD to DSM (O'Hare Intl. to Des Moines Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from ORD to DSM starting at $119 One Way, $243 Round Trip

Prices starting at $243 for return flights and $119 for one-way flights to Des Moines Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$243 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$243
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $243 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$253 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$253
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $253 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$261 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $261 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$263 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $263 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 13
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$289 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Aug 13, priced at $289 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$88 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,829 reviews)
"I had reserved my rooms a month in a month to have rooms connected or by each other when we got there we were on one floor are sons were on another"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$80 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The television did not work at all. However to make up for not being able to watch TV at all, the staff was very helpful, professional, and kind. Dawn was especially very accommodating and caring."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
1810 Army Post Road Des Moines IA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$80 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.8/10 (275 reviews)
"Fast check in and check out was the only positive aspect of this property. The room was dirty, the floor tile in bathroom was dirty. When I took a shower the water in the tub was slow to drain."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Clarion Inn Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
$144 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$162 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,222 reviews)
"Wonderful. Lovely room, comfy bed, big bathroom and shower. Highly recommended. Excellent renovation."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$88 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,829 reviews)
"I had reserved my rooms a month in a month to have rooms connected or by each other when we got there we were on one floor are sons were on another"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$85 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (944 reviews)
"The pool area for the kids was clean and attendants were very friendly. Carpeting was in poor condition. The rooms were spacious but were outdated and need serious work. Our door didn't want to stay shut, the window of the bedroom looked as if it had been broken into and wouldn't close. Had maintenance ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$88 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,829 reviews)
"I had reserved my rooms a month in a month to have rooms connected or by each other when we got there we were on one floor are sons were on another"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$80 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Room was excellent, very clean and smelled cleaned. Pool was an health hazard!!! Very disappointed ! Thats was one of reasons to stay was picture of pool! Reviews on this place was a fraud!!! Lied about everything esp the pool and customer service, I waited at airport for an hour plus for ride to ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$137 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
$154 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Our stay at the property was okay. Our room was outdated but over all clean. Other individuals in our party had poor quality rooms. Beds were terrible and the bathrooms were not very clean. The staff were pleasant and the breakfast was as expected. Overall for the amount of money we spent, I expected ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$65 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jul 22 to Jul 23
$72 total
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (958 reviews)
"I’ve stayed here several times and this time my experience wasn’t so good."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$81 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$71 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$127 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,222 reviews)
"Great place…great rooms nice staff great location really liked our stay"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$76 nightly
The price is $85 total per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
$85 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (944 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
"The pool area for the kids was clean and attendants were very friendly. Carpeting was in poor condition. The rooms were spacious but were outdated and need serious work. Our door didn't want to stay shut, the window of the bedroom looked as if it had been broken into and wouldn't close. Had maintenance ..."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$94 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
$105 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,188 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"The breakfast was always kept full and the man doing it was always helpful and friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

ORD to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
ORD Address & GPS
Address:
10000 West O'Hare
Chicago IL, 60666
United States
IATA Code:
ORD
Longitude:
-87.904876
Latitude:
41.976912
Time Zone:
America/Chicago
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from ORD to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
You'll be pleased to hear that you can fly straight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Direct flights can be booked with multiple companies, including United Airlines and American Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to DSM?
If you're of the opinion that your vacation hours should be spent 'vacationing' instead of flying, you'll enjoy the ride from ORD to DSM. It's a wonderfully short 1 hour and 24 minutes.
How many hours flight from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to DSM?
It takes just 1 hour and 32 minutes on average to fly from ORD to DSM. Whip out your guide book and start circling all the special places you want to visit. It won't be long before you'll be seeing them for yourself.
What airlines have the most flights from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to DSM?
Going on vacation is one of life's greatest pleasures, but how you get to your destination should be just as enjoyable. Look into booking your flight from O'Hare Airport to DSM with American Airlines (AA). One of the most popular airlines, it offers 97 flights on this route each month. Alternatively, secure your favorite seat with United Airlines (UA). You'll have 121 monthly flights between Chicago and Des Moines to choose from with this carrier.

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