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$109+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati (DSM - CVG)

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CVG
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cincinnati

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cincinnati (CVG). 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$216
(Frontier)

One-way from

$109
(Frontier)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$346
From Des Moines to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cincinnati. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:25 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop10h 15mFrontier
Thu 9/186:18 amCVG - DSM
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$216
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/136:00 amDSM - CVG
1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/207:42 amCVG - DSM
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:30 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Fri 9/126:45 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/30$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/96:30 amDSM - CVG
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Tue 9/162:50 pmCVG - DSM
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 7/29$247
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:00 amDSM - CVG
1 stop13h 53mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/244:37 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop6h 42mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/27$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/51:10 pmDSM - CVG
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/77:00 amCVG - DSM
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$347
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/97:00 amDSM - CVG
1 stop13h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/2411:00 amCVG - DSM
2 stops26h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$373

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati that are best for you.

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Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Thu 9/11

2:25 pm-1:40 am

1 stop10h 15m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/18

6:18 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$216

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

6:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 9/20

7:42 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$236

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

6:30 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 9/12

6:45 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$237

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 9/16

2:50 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$247

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-9:53 pm

1 stop13h 53m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/24

4:37 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$330

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

1:10 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops9h 48m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-12:23 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$347

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sat 8/9

7:00 am-9:53 pm

1 stop13h 53m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 8/24

11:00 am-12:46 pm

2 stops26h 46m

$373

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

2:25 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$109

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

8:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$116

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

6:00 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$119

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Cincinnati

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Des Moines to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cincinnati

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Cincinnati to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
703 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    Frontier, at $216, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Cincinnati.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Frontier is 45% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and American Airlines, with prices starting from $116 and $119, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Cincinnati (average of $239). Flying from Des Moines to Cincinnati in March is currently the most expensive (average of $292). 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 Cincinnati

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$286Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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