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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Columbia (DSM - CAE) from $268

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 6/27. 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 Des Moines to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE). 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 junio 2, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$330

One-way from

$268
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbia?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 49%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Columbia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Columbia from Des Moines average $338. You can even find prices in April for less than $338, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $130. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbia from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 49%.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Columbia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated junio 2, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Columbia. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
jue. 8/223:58 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
dom. 8/256:31 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$274
lun. 7/16:54 amDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/18:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$367
vie. 7/53:48 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/84:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$418
lun. 7/15:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/18:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$423
lun. 7/15:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/84:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$573
vie. 7/55:48 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 22mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/812:44 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$643
lun. 7/15:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/18:39 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$653

Cheap United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated junio 2, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on United Airlines flights traveling from Des Moines to Columbia. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
jue. 8/223:19 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/252:55 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$318
jue. 8/226:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 15mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/252:55 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$323
lun. 7/15:08 pmDSM - CAE
2 stops20h 01mUnited Airlines
lun. 7/82:45 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops20h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$646

Des Moines to Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated junio 2, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Des Moines to Columbia in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
jue. 8/223:58 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
dom. 8/256:31 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$274
lun. 7/15:56 amDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 06mDelta
lun. 7/87:07 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Deal found 6/1$297
jue. 8/223:19 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/252:55 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$318
jue. 8/226:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 15mUnited Airlines
dom. 8/252:55 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/2$323
lun. 7/16:54 amDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/18:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$367
vie. 7/53:48 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/84:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$418
lun. 7/15:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/18:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$423
lun. 7/15:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops8h 09mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/84:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$573
vie. 7/55:48 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 22mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/812:44 pmCAE - DSM
2 stops8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/2$643

One-way flights to Columbia from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Columbia. 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 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated junio 2, 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Des Moines to Columbia, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Columbia instead should update the search form at the top of page.
jue. 6/273:25 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$268
jue. 6/276:05 amDSM - CAE
2 stops14h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$379

Find flights from Des Moines to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbia 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 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated junio 2, 2024.

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Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

jue. 8/22

1 stop5h 46m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 8/25

1 stop5h 32m

$274

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

lun. 7/1

1 stop5h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/8

1 stop4h 12m

$297

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

jue. 8/22

1 stop4h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 8/25

2 stops7h 47m

$318

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

jue. 8/22

2 stops7h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

dom. 8/25

2 stops7h 47m

$323

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

lun. 7/1

1 stop4h 19m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/1

1 stop4h 26m

$367

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

vie. 7/5

1 stop6h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/8

1 stop7h 49m

$418

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

lun. 7/1

2 stops8h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/1

1 stop4h 26m

$423

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

lun. 7/1

2 stops8h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/8

1 stop7h 49m

$573

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

lun. 7/1

2 stops20h 01m

Columbia Metropolitan

lun. 7/8

2 stops20h 39m

$646

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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbia. Price data was last updated on May 26, 2024.
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Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

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CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. 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 Columbia. Reviews last updated junio 2, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Columbia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
10,410 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
10,755 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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
14,260 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Columbia for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $274, but on average you can expect to pay $448.

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

    Currently priced at $274, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $297 and $318, respectively. American Airlines is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does DSM to CAE mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to CAE flight.

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Columbia 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 Des Moines to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Columbia 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 Des Moines to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Columbia 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 Des Moines to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia 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 Des Moines to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Columbia 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 Des Moines to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/2.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbia (average of $330). Flying from Des Moines to Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia

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American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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