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 $112 One Way, $300 Round Trip

Prices starting at $300 for return flights and $112 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.

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
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$74 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,756 reviews)
Hot breakfast and comfortable rooms!

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$119 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$133 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,000 reviews)
Shuttle at front door.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$71 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
We have stayed in Americinn in the past and have never encountered any bad. This time was an exception. We checked in about 8:00pm and laid down about 9:30. Soon pounding upstairs started. I was able to go to sleep, but my wife said it went on till about 1:30. We mentioned it to the manager prior ...

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

AmericInn 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.

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
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$146 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
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! (1,103 reviews)
Very cool hotel. Friendly staff and nice rooms. Our shower drain was not maintained well but that was the only issue.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$95 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,235 reviews)
Warm cozy Northwoods atmosphere. Desk clerk was very nice and helpful. The outdoor fire ring was awesome. The pool although small, my daughter still had a good time in it. Our suite was clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was very filling and coffee hot. 10/10 would definitely come back again.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Wildwood Lodge
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

3 out of 5
2650 University Ave. Des Moines IA
$98 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$109 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Clean room and super kind staff

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University
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
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$74 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,756 reviews)
Hot breakfast and comfortable rooms!

Reviewed on Mar 29, 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 Apr 12 to Apr 13
$80 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
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. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
The hot tub doesn't work

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$119 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$133 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,000 reviews)
Shuttle at front door.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$54 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$61 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (790 reviews)
Rooms are clean, people sre nice but the hotels in disarray. Ac is missing the fsce and buttons, tvs sitting on the desk because it cant be mounted on the wall for some reason and its outdated. Floors look like they need s major overhaul, list goes on. For the price its decent but they could do so ...

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$79 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (654 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$66 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
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. ...
7/10 Good! (42 reviews)
Breakfast was limited, the pool had leaks from the outside door.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026

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
$84 nightly
The price is $95 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$95 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,235 reviews)
Warm cozy Northwoods atmosphere. Desk clerk was very nice and helpful. The outdoor fire ring was awesome. The pool although small, my daughter still had a good time in it. Our suite was clean, and comfortable. The breakfast was very filling and coffee hot. 10/10 would definitely come back again.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
$89 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
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 ...
5.6/10 (768 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The only good thing about our stay was that the bed was comfortable and my daughter liked the arcade. Their "continental breakfast" consisted of waffles, cereal, yogurt, and on one of the 2 days we stayed, there were muffins as well. There was no phone in the room, however, when we used our cell ...

Reviewed on Mar 29, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$98 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
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! (1,170 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Excellent accommodations at a very affordable price. Nice gift shop (store) - appreciated the pizza ovens! Room was great.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 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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