Des Moines → Chicago
Nov 20, 2026 · one way
DSM → ORD1 adulteconomyOne way
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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
| Exact travel dates | Airline | Flights | Total price | Price issued (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA6229 | $145.00 | 2026-10-29T01:08:44Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA5304 | $150.00 | 2026-10-29T01:08:44Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | Delta Air Lines | DL4998 + DL1471 | $180.00 | 2026-10-29T01:08:44Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | American Airlines | AA3571 | $145.00 | 2026-10-29T01:08:44Z |
| 2026-11-20 · one way | United Airlines | UA6040 | $150.00 | 2026-10-29T01:08:44Z |
2026-11-20 · one way · $145.00
- American Airlines AA6229: DSM 2026-11-20 13:58:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 15:42:00; nonstop; 104 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 · one way · $150.00
- United Airlines UA5304: DSM 2026-11-20 11:22:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 12:58:00; nonstop; 96 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 · one way · $180.00
- Delta Air Lines DL4998 / DL1471: DSM 2026-11-20 11:00:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 16:41:00; 1 stop(s) via MSP; 341 minutes. Local airport times.
- DL4998: DSM 2026-11-20 11:00:00 → MSP 2026-11-20 12:14:00; layover at MSP: 167 minutes.
- DL1471: MSP 2026-11-20 15:01:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 16:41:00.
2026-11-20 · one way · $145.00
- American Airlines AA3571: DSM 2026-11-20 19:58:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 21:40:00; nonstop; 102 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-20 · one way · $150.00
- United Airlines UA6040: DSM 2026-11-20 13:15:00 → ORD 2026-11-20 14:53:00; nonstop; 98 minutes. Local airport times.