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 $81 One Way, $161 Round Trip

Prices starting at $161 for return flights and $81 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, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 12
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$161 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 10 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $161 found 5 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 25
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$161 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$161
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Wed, Feb 25, priced at $161 found 4 days ago
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Feb 17
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$163 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $163 found 5 days ago
Tue, Feb 10 - Thu, Feb 12
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$174 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Feb 10 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Feb 12, priced at $174 found 5 days ago
Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$177 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Feb 24 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Thu, Feb 26, priced at $177 found 4 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
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$73 total
Jan 23 - Jan 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,702 reviews)
The room was spotless and comfortable. Plenty of hot water. The room we had was quiet and warm. Breakfast started at4:30am. Great for early travelers.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 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 Jan 25 to Jan 26
$71 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff very helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$125 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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)
Average No plastic gladd or cup in Bathroom

Reviewed on Jan 4, 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
$143 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$160 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,075 reviews)
The room is clean and comfortable designed very nicely, check-in was easy. We felt secure and it was very nice and quiet.

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
$91 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
$102 total
Jan 17 - Jan 18
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,811 reviews)
Everything was great!

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

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

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

2.5 out of 5
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
$83 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 22 to Jan 23
$93 total
Jan 22 - Jan 23
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! (1,005 reviews)
Convenient location

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott 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.

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
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$73 total
Jan 23 - Jan 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,702 reviews)
The room was spotless and comfortable. Plenty of hot water. The room we had was quiet and warm. Breakfast started at4:30am. Great for early travelers.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 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 Jan 25 to Jan 26
$71 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great staff very helpful.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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
$111 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$125 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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)
Average No plastic gladd or cup in Bathroom

Reviewed on Jan 4, 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
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$57 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
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! (734 reviews)
Yes

Reviewed on Jan 4, 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 Jan 23 to Jan 24
$79 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (651 reviews)
This was a no frills place to stay but the room was nice and the front desk guy was friendly. If you are looking for a cheap but nice place to stay, check them out.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
$57 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
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 (19 reviews)
Room was clean. Nice safe location The front desk person was friendly. Great budget hotel if you’re going to a concert at the Val air ballroom it’s walking distance. across the street You have gas station and a couple fast food options,. This will be my regular hotel for when I go see concerts at ...

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

Quality Inn
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
$93 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$105 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
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! (1,219 reviews)
Staff courteous, room spotless, easy and quick check in. Loved the games in the lobby and breakfast was delicious- great selection. Beds comfortable. It was perfect stay for our road trip. Will come back again.

Reviewed on Jan 8, 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
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$78 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.6/10 (684 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Lo único que no me gustó fue que la piscina no estaba funcionado al maximo

Reviewed on Jan 11, 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
$86 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jan 19 to Jan 20
$96 total
Jan 19 - Jan 20
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,166 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great stay

Reviewed on Jan 3, 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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