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 $129 One Way, $263 Round Trip

Prices starting at $263 for return flights and $129 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.

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$263 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $263 found 3 days ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$273 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$273
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $273 found 3 days ago
Tue, Jul 14 - Fri, Jul 17
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$288 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$288
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 14 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Fri, Jul 17, priced at $288 found 4 days ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$293 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$293
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $293 found 3 days ago
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$298 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$298
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $298 found 3 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
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$83 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (1,807 reviews)
"We arrived and had gotten an accessible room, but the room ended up not working due to not having any storage nor having hooks for longer clothing (dress). We were in for an extended time, so those things were needed. So the staff was helpful and was able to upgrade us to a suite for an extra charge. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Days Inn & Suites 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
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$74 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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 ...
7/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"The staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating. The beds were extremely comfortable with fresh sheets and a nice selection of pillows. I would definitely book a room there again when traveling to Des Moines."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2026

Clarion Inn 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
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$70 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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! (1,021 reviews)
"This was a good hotel for the price we paid."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

3 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
$94 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$105 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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 breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Excellent location and very friendly and helpful staff! The breakfast was phenomenal!"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
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 Jul 3 to Jul 4
$146 total
Jul 3 - Jul 4
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! (1,191 reviews)
"Luxury everything."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$83 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (1,807 reviews)
"We arrived and had gotten an accessible room, but the room ended up not working due to not having any storage nor having hooks for longer clothing (dress). We were in for an extended time, so those things were needed. So the staff was helpful and was able to upgrade us to a suite for an extra charge. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Days Inn & Suites 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.

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
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jun 24 to Jun 25
$83 total
Jun 24 - Jun 25
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! (1,807 reviews)
"We arrived and had gotten an accessible room, but the room ended up not working due to not having any storage nor having hooks for longer clothing (dress). We were in for an extended time, so those things were needed. So the staff was helpful and was able to upgrade us to a suite for an extra charge. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
$71 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Close and convenient to the airport"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 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
$118 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$132 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Was able to get a room at the last minute and arrived to a clean, friendly and well run establishment. Only issue wss that the room was so small that my family, our luggage and the queen beds were kind of cramped. But the bed was comfortable, bath clean, and all the plugs and electronics worked ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 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
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$71 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (911 reviews)
"Staff was kind an friendly Cons other guests are rude an disrespectful I have so many door dings on my vehicle now but not property's fault they cant control their customers some people just dont have respect nor manners But property's other then that was quiet an relaxing"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$68 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jun 22 to Jun 23
$77 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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! (658 reviews)
"Quick trip to Des Moines for a fancy dinner and a trip to the zoo. Clean, modern room and a very helpful front desk. Spent more on dinner than the room. 14th Street is busy, and you may need to do turnaround off a side street, but you can get to just about anything you need from there without much ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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
$61 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$68 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (83 reviews)
"Breakfast was lacking-no eggs, cereal, fruit"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$127 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,272 reviews)
"Staff very friendly. We couldn’t use the hot tub; it was broke. The room needs to be updated. It looked like a dog had scratched up the bathroom door very badly and the wallpaper looked dirty. There was no meat for breakfast, but the food was always stocked up"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 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
$71 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jun 23 to Jun 24
$80 total
Jun 23 - Jun 24
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 (874 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Very nice"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 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
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$102 total
Jun 28 - Jun 29
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! (1,169 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Well renovated, but slightly worn. A great value for the price, and clean and safe!"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 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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