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Cheap Flights from ORD to DSM starting at $127 One Way, $253 Round Trip

Prices starting at $253 for return flights and $127 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
$78 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$88 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,822 reviews)
"Stayed 7 nights while visiting family. Everything was great; the staff was very accommodating. No complaints at all."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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 5 to Jul 6
$80 total
Jul 5 - Jul 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Liked the staff, room, and bed. Thanks!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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
$75 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$84 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (253 reviews)
"The motel was older and seemed a bit grimy and worn. My room was somewhat clean but the floors were sticky and not very clean. The lock was broken on my door and they fixed it immediately when I told the front desk. So staff was helpful and courteous."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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

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
$101 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$114 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Clean room met expectations"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
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 6 to Jul 7
$88 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,822 reviews)
"Stayed 7 nights while visiting family. Everything was great; the staff was very accommodating. No complaints at all."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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! (1,206 reviews)
"The hotel is really top notch and in an historic building. Beautifully maintained. Parking is a bit expensive. Nice casual restaurant in the lobby floor has a good selection for breakfast, lunch, etc."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
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 6 to Jul 7
$88 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,822 reviews)
"Stayed 7 nights while visiting family. Everything was great; the staff was very accommodating. No complaints at all."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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 13 to Jul 14
$80 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 in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel was priced competitively…Drawback was no hot tub to enjoy because it was inop? Of course no elevator to access the upper floor & a lack of a fitness center??? Breakfast was adequate being that the same exact food is served every morning? It would be nice to serve a breakfast meat? Otherwise, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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
$122 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$137 total
Jul 19 - Jul 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)
"We enjoyed our stay. We flew out of the Des Moines airport, left our car at the Hampton Inn and were taken to the Airport by shuttle. We flew back a week later at 11:30 at night and were picked up promptly by the Hampton Inn shuttle. So quick and convenient. Our room was perfect as well. The night ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Jul 5 to Jul 6
$65 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6
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! (921 reviews)
"The rates are responsible and rooms are decent. No extra amorties No breakfast they do have coffee in the lobby and an elevator so you don't have walk up flights of stairs."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$69 nightly
The price is $77 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$77 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (661 reviews)
"No hot water was the only thing wrong"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$57 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (89 reviews)
"Quiet room, property is dated and looks to be in process of needed upgrades. Friendly staff, basic breakfast, nothing special that stood out i.e. no fresh fruit."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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
$161 nightly
The price is $180 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$180 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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! (1,236 reviews)
"The property looked gorgeous in pictures. But fire pit was blocked off and un usable, hot tub was broke and couldn't be used, fan in bathroom was extremely loud, went to check in and no one was around. Waited for 15 min before someone finally arrived at desk. Breakfast gets cleaned up right away. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$71 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
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 (902 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"room had stains tv and telephone didn't work, had no workable shower door. stains in the carpet, ripped up carpet,"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
$110 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,176 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Exceeded our expectations for amenities and an overall great experience. They are located on a property with green space around it and was a quiet night."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 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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