Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
United Airlines, SkyWest Airlines, Republic Airline, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 65 flights a week in July 2026. The 299-mile flight takes about 1h 27m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 299 mi · 481 km
- Flight time
- 1h 27m
- Airlines
- 5
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying ORD to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 26 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 98,394 | 1h 23m |
| SkyWest Airlines | 20 | Bombardier CRJ700, Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ550 | 51,885 | 1h 31m |
| Republic Airline | 13 | Embraer E175, Embraer E170 | 31,187 | 1h 30m |
| Envoy Air | 6 | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 27,338 | 1h 26m |
| GoJet Airlines | <1 | Bombardier CRJ550 | 4,881 | 1h 32m |
| American AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A321 | 18,221 | 1h 20m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
ORD to DSM flight schedule
18 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:40am and the last at 10:45pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4969American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:40am | 8:13am | 4 | 78% |
| AA 3413American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 8:26am | 9:56am | 27 | 59% |
| UA 1803United Airlines | 8:42am | 10:17am | 10 | 92% |
| UA 466United Airlines | 9:00am | 10:26am | 21 | 52% |
| UA 3698United Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:45am | 12:20pm | 20 | 74% |
| AA 4676American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 11:30am | 1:05pm | 4 | 90% |
| AA 4965American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 11:54am | 1:25pm | 27 | 64% |
| UA 2182United Airlines | 12:50pm | 2:16pm | 21 | 62% |
| UA 1781United Airlines | 12:59pm | 2:27pm | 8 | 87% |
| UA 1016United Airlines | 4:00pm | 5:28pm | 21 | 57% |
| AA 4973American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:30pm | 6:03pm | 4 | 57% |
| UA 5230United Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 4:36pm | 6:09pm | 10 | 53% |
| AA 4955American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 5:46pm | 7:19pm | 27 | 56% |
| AA 4102American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:45pm | 8:18pm | 4 | 68% |
| UA 1325United Airlines | 7:45pm | 9:22pm | 9 | 60% |
| UA 2827United Airlines | 7:55pm | 9:23pm | 21 | 52% |
| UA 1839United Airlines | 9:25pm | 10:56pm | 10 | 56% |
| AA 4460American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:45pm | 12:20am | 27 | 63% |
Is ORD to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 3,513 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 12pm were the most punctual (81%), those around 10pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1,765 | 72% | 22 min | 2.9% |
| American Airlines | 1,748 | 70% | 25 min | 4.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 150 | 81% | |
| 7am to 8am | 122 | 76% | |
| 8am to 9am | 150 | 80% | |
| 9am to 10am | 379 | 75% | |
| 10am to 11am | 168 | 83% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 258 | 77% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 297 | 81% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 172 | 79% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 114 | 74% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 474 | 60% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 222 | 65% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 116 | 72% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 120 | 62% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 302 | 68% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 133 | 56% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 257 | 56% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 285 | 22,172 | |
| September 2025 | 264 | 20,816 | |
| October 2025 | 296 | 22,387 | |
| November 2025 | 246 | 15,719 | |
| December 2025 | 266 | 17,044 | |
| January 2026 | 221 | 14,743 | |
| February 2026 | 238 | 16,085 | |
| March 2026 | 284 | 19,859 | |
| April 2026 | 358 | 20,473 | |
| May 2026 | 369 | 23,095 | |
| June 2026 | 283 | 18,329 | |
| July 2026 | 290 | 21,244 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.