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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH) from $123

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 9/17. 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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Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH). 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 7, 2024.

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$282

One-way from

$193
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 46% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of December. Prices to Columbus Airport from Des Moines average $442. You can even find prices in December for less than $442, as users have found deals to Columbus Airport from as low as $259. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbus Airport from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 26%.

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

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Columbus Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

Cheap Des Moines to Columbus flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Columbus specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Columbus in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 7/46:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Sun 7/76:05 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/6$281
Wed 7/106:29 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Fri 7/126:16 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/6$286
Fri 6/286:50 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$291
Thu 6/276:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Mon 7/16:50 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/6$301
Tue 7/236:29 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Thu 7/256:21 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/6$306
Sat 7/610:12 amDSM - CMH
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1312:51 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$326
Fri 7/1910:53 amDSM - CMH
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/249:44 amCMH - DSM
3 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$342
Sun 7/76:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 55mDelta
Fri 7/126:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Deal found 6/6$346
Fri 7/199:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/249:44 amCMH - DSM
3 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$347

Des Moines to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Columbus in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Thu 9/55:50 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Sun 9/86:21 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/6$271
Thu 7/46:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop3h 38mDelta
Sun 7/76:05 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/6$281
Wed 7/106:29 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Fri 7/126:16 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/6$286
Fri 6/286:50 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/26:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$291
Thu 10/36:03 amDSM - CMH
1 stop3h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/64:53 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$296
Thu 6/276:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Mon 7/16:50 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/6$301
Tue 7/236:29 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 28mDelta
Thu 7/256:21 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/6$306
Sat 7/610:12 amDSM - CMH
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1312:51 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$326
Fri 7/1910:53 amDSM - CMH
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/249:44 amCMH - DSM
3 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$342

Des Moines to Columbus flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Des Moines to Columbus for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Des Moines to Columbus. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Thu 6/206:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Sun 6/236:05 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/6$386
Thu 6/201:14 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/237:00 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$439
Thu 6/201:14 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops10h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/239:44 amCMH - DSM
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$505
Thu 6/203:59 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop13h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/237:00 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$537
Thu 6/2010:14 amDSM - CMH
3 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/239:44 amCMH - DSM
3 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$899

One-way flights to Columbus from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Columbus. 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Des Moines to Columbus. For those needing a return trip from Des Moines, there is a search form available above.
Tue 9/176:38 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 18mDelta
Deal found 6/6$123
Tue 9/176:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$163
Thu 6/207:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/6$193
Thu 6/208:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$324
Wed 6/266:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops16h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$417
Thu 6/206:41 pmDSM - CMH
3 stops16h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$514
Wed 6/265:11 pmDSM - CMH
3 stops19h 14mWestJet
Deal found 6/6$723

Find flights from Des Moines to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbus 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 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.

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Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 9/5

1 stop5h 01m

Columbus

Sun 9/8

1 stop5h 51m

$271

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 7/4

1 stop3h 38m

Columbus

Sun 7/7

1 stop6h 08m

$281

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 7/10

1 stop4h 28m

Columbus

Fri 7/12

1 stop5h 03m

$286

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 6/28

1 stop4h 09m

Columbus

Tue 7/2

1 stop5h 24m

$291

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 10/3

1 stop3h 14m

Columbus

Sun 10/6

1 stop6h 20m

$296

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 6/27

1 stop5h 56m

Columbus

Mon 7/1

1 stop5h 30m

$301

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 7/6

1 stop3h 25m

Columbus

Sat 7/13

1 stop5h 50m

$326

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

1 stop10h 50m

Columbus

Wed 7/24

3 stops32h 36m

$342

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 7/19

2 stops24h 55m

Columbus

Wed 7/24

3 stops32h 36m

$347

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbus. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 Des Moines to Columbus

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Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

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

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated June 7, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. 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
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
10,363 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

WestJet
7.5
Good
2,853 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
10,696 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
14,226 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,363 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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 from for flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 3 different airlines.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $271, but on average you can expect to pay $336.

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

    There are currently 5+ open flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

    Delta, at $271, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and American Airlines. Delta is priced at 38% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $123. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and WestJet, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Columbus Airport for a low price.

  • What does DSM to CMH mean?

    DSM and CMH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to CMH refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus 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 Columbus?

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

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

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

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport (average of $282). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $347). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus

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United AirlinesCheapest$241Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$274Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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