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 $139 One Way, $276 Round Trip

Prices starting at $276 for return flights and $139 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.

Wed, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 28
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$276 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$276
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 29 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Fri, Aug 28, priced at $276 found 2 days ago
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$294 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$294
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $294 found 4 days ago
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 24
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$304 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$304
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $304 found 4 days ago
Wed, Jul 29 - Mon, Aug 3
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$306 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 29 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Mon, Aug 3, priced at $306 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 28
ORD
Chicago
DSM
Des Moines
$306 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$306
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jul 29 from Chicago to Des Moines, returning Fri, Aug 28, priced at $306 found 2 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
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$81 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (1,815 reviews)
"Never checked in! Staff said there was no availability"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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 $73 total per night from Jun 10 to Jun 11
$73 total
Jun 10 - Jun 11
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! (221 reviews)
"As soon as we got there our room had to be moved due to not following thru with phone convo the day before about king but lady was helpful and upgraded our room to a suite due to miscommunication. As soon as we got in our room we noticed how dirty it was. Bugs all over windows and air conditioner. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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 5 to Jul 6
$70 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Clean"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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 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! (1,178 reviews)
"Great restaurant and coffee bar! Great staff!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$81 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (1,815 reviews)
"Never checked in! Staff said there was no availability"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2026

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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 Jun 14 to Jun 15
$114 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (1,011 reviews)
"Bed"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jun 15 to Jun 16
$81 total
Jun 15 - Jun 16
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! (1,815 reviews)
"Never checked in! Staff said there was no availability"

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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 22 to Jun 23
$71 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
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! (1,003 reviews)
"The complimentary shuttle to and from the airport at 1am and at 4am was extremely helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 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
$122 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jun 28 to Jun 29
$137 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! (1,006 reviews)
"The only that I liked about the hotel was that the bed was comfortable. The rooms had that damp moldy smell to them. The pictures were misleading from the website. They need to update the rooms. The bathroom had dirty tile and there was someone’s fingernail still in the floor. I won’t stay here again ..."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 11 to Jun 12
$71 total
Jun 11 - Jun 12
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! (901 reviews)
"Clean room, not enough towels or trashcan. Bets were comfortable enough but mattress would slide all over the base. No breakfast at all, Ice machine didn't work, pool was closed."

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 $78 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$78 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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
$54 nightly
The price is $61 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$61 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 clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (75 reviews)
"I have stayed here a few times. Solid basic stay in a good location to head out of town if you are just on an overnight. Staff has always been good."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 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 14 to Jun 15
$127 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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! (1,262 reviews)
"The staff checking us in and helping us replace a lost key were very friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 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 14 to Jun 15
$80 total
Jun 14 - Jun 15
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 (850 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"I wouldn't come back . The facility was not vert clean, Housekeeping didn't do a very good job they would always be missing something. Also the breakfeast was terrible."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jun 21 to Jun 22
$107 total
Jun 21 - Jun 22
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! (1,173 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"This is the second time I've stayed at this property and I've had the same experience both times. For my needs, the location was great. It's quiet and the amenities are great. The problem is the rooms smell weird. My guess is that some people smoke in the rooms and then they do some type of fumigation ..."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 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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