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Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM) from $133

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$323

One-way from

$163
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Friday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

Flights from Columbus Airport to Des Moines lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Columbus Airport to Des Moines in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $247.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMH to DSM?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 33% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Columbus to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbus to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 12, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Columbus to Des Moines in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 6/258:40 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Mon 7/19:16 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop21h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$274
Thu 7/44:00 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sun 7/76:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/10$291
Wed 7/106:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Mon 7/156:35 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/11$296
Wed 7/107:39 amCMH - DSM
2 stops7h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/156:50 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$371
Wed 6/1912:58 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Thu 6/207:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/11$378
Tue 6/255:00 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/18:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops13h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$441
Fri 7/58:55 amCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/75:48 amDSM - CMH
1 stop3h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$456
Thu 7/43:33 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/71:14 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops18h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$487
Fri 7/56:00 amCMH - DSM
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/78:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$512

Columbus to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbus and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
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Thu 8/159:46 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop23h 35mFrontier
Sun 8/189:15 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop22h 31mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$214
Tue 6/258:40 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Mon 7/19:16 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop21h 23mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$274
Thu 7/44:00 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sun 7/76:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/10$291
Wed 7/106:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Mon 7/156:35 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 6/11$296
Fri 8/910:59 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/126:50 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$336
Wed 7/107:39 amCMH - DSM
2 stops7h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/156:50 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$371
Wed 6/1912:58 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Thu 6/207:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/11$378
Thu 12/196:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/231:45 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$401
Thu 8/156:00 amCMH - DSM
2 stops9h 19mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/186:05 amDSM - CMH
1 stop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$437

Columbus to Des Moines flights leaving soon

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Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Columbus to Des Moines. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Wed 6/1912:58 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Thu 6/207:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/11$378
Wed 6/196:12 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$561
Wed 6/198:33 amCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/216:54 amDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$597
Wed 6/191:20 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops9h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/208:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$702
Wed 6/1911:20 amCMH - DSM
2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/218:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$713
Wed 6/1911:20 amCMH - DSM
2 stops11h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/216:41 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$866

One-way flights to Des Moines from Columbus

Search for one-way flight options from Columbus to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Columbus to Des Moines. Those needing a return flight from Columbus to Des Moines can use the search form above.
Tue 7/166:50 amCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 6/11$133
Thu 7/118:51 amCMH - DSM
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$135
Thu 7/116:21 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/11$163
Thu 7/1111:55 amCMH - DSM
3 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$173
Tue 7/1610:30 amCMH - DSM
2 stops13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$249
Mon 6/245:59 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$319
Tue 7/167:55 pmCMH - DSM
3 stops19h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$390
Mon 6/247:50 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$522
Mon 6/247:21 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$560

Find flights from Columbus to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbus to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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$214 - $487

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ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 8/15

1 stop23h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 8/18

1 stop22h 31m

$214

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 6/25

1 stop12h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 7/1

1 stop21h 23m

$274

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 7/4

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 7/7

1 stop5h 55m

$291

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 7/10

1 stop5h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop5h 52m

$296

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 8/9

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 8/12

1 stop4h 09m

$336

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 7/10

2 stops7h 50m

Des Moines

Mon 7/15

1 stop4h 09m

$371

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 8/15

2 stops9h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 8/18

1 stop8h 40m

$437

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 7/5

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 7/7

1 stop3h 52m

$456

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 7/4

2 stops19h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 7/7

2 stops18h 37m

$487

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbus to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbus Airport to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated June 12, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and Frontier from Columbus to Des Moines have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,629 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,129 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Frontier
6.2
Okay
3,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Columbus?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Des Moines. 3 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Des Moines should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

  • Can I find flights from Columbus Airport to Des Moines for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Columbus Airport to Des Moines for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $214, but on average you can expect to pay $469.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbus Airport to Des Moines for under $400?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Columbus Airport to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $400.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Columbus Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Des Moines is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $214 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $291 and $336 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 49% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Columbus Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines are Delta ($133), United Airlines ($249), and American Airlines ($319).

  • What does CMH to DSM mean?

    CMH stands for Columbus Airport, while DSM stands for Des Moines Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Des Moines that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbus to Des Moines flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Columbus to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbus to Des Moines flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Columbus to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbus to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Columbus to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Columbus to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Columbus to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbus to Des Moines offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Columbus to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbus to Des Moines flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Columbus Airport to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Columbus Airport to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

    Before booking your flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Columbus Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $436). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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