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 $130 One Way, $269 Round Trip

Prices starting at $269 for return flights and $130 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, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 16
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$269 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Wed, Dec 16, priced at $269 found 13 hours ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 11
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$274 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$274
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Mon, Jan 11, priced at $274 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 16
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$279 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Wed, Dec 16, priced at $279 found 13 hours ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 11
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$284 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$284
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Mon, Jan 11, priced at $284 found 3 days ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 16
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$289 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$289
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Wed, Dec 16, priced at $289 found 13 hours 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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$76 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$71 total
Nov 24 - Nov 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 helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The room was clean. There was a little bit of something on the tub and something that dripped down the wall before we checked in, but the room was clean otherwise and the staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

AmericInn 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
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
$113 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
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)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 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.

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
$125 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$140 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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! (1,424 reviews)
"Room was super clean, spacious and staff was amazing and very helpful. The bar is super cool. Hint: speakeasy"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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
$92 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$103 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"The property smelled of cigarettes horribly. The minute I stepped into the elevator and the doors opened on the third floor, I was disgusted. I couldn’t stay there. Checked out immediately. The property is dated, desolate and not recommended."

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
$99 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$111 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$76 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
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
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Dec 1 to Dec 2
$71 total
Dec 1 - Dec 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 in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Front desk clerk treated us horribly. Harmony the morning clerk was amazing."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 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
$101 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Nov 21 to Nov 22
$113 total
Nov 21 - Nov 22
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)
"Nice"

Reviewed on Nov 11, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$71 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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! (1,119 reviews)
"If you’re looking for a place to just sleep, this is it. Vending machines were broke. The one that did work, the soda was hot, not warm or chilled…hot. Had to switch rooms when we got there because the one they gave us wasn’t cleaned at all. Property overall just wasn’t very clean."

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$80 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$90 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
$76 total
Dec 2 - Dec 3
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. ...
6.8/10 (166 reviews)
"Breakfast had very few drink and food items. The food they did have was good."

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Nov 12 to Nov 13
$122 total
Nov 12 - Nov 13
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 ...
Wildwood Lodge
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$88 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Nov 29 to Nov 30
$98 total
Nov 29 - Nov 30
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 ...
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

3 out of 5
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$100 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The room was exceptionally clean upon arrival , the elevator works a little slow and takes some time to but nonetheless it was amazing stay and the hot tub was even better clean and comfortable to relax in I will be back to stay if I’m ever in town !"

Reviewed on Nov 10, 2026

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
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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