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$115+ 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 3/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CVG
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cincinnati

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 January 27, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 2/173:24 pm
DSM
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CVG
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
Wed 2/187:00 am
CVG
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DSM
1 stop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 2/175:00 am
DSM
-
CVG
2 stops7h 14m
American Airlines
Wed 2/186:00 pm
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/118:21 pm
DSM
-
CVG
2 stops14h 45m
Frontier
Sat 3/148:20 am
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop11h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$321
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 4/43:21 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop4h 08m
United Airlines
Mon 4/68:30 am
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$330
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/227:45 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop26h 57m
Frontier
Sun 3/11:07 pm
CVG
-
DSM
2 stops30h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$343
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 3/1110:51 am
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop6h 30m
Delta
Wed 3/186:00 am
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Deal found 1/24$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/227:44 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop12h 32m
American Airlines
Sun 3/15:09 am
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop4h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 8/122:40 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Sat 8/153:50 pm
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$367
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 2/176:25 am
DSM
-
CVG
2 stops12h 50m
Southwest
Wed 2/181:35 pm
CVG
-
DSM
2 stops8h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/24$369
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 9/157:15 am
DSM
-
CVG
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Fri 9/187:00 pm
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 5/225:35 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop4h 32m
Delta
Mon 5/256:15 am
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop4h 04m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$377
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 4/45:20 am
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop8h 35m
Southwest
Mon 4/66:35 am
CVG
-
DSM
2 stops6h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 1/26$378

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$115
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$407
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 27, 2026.
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

Tue 2/17

3:24 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/18

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$297

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

5:00 am-1:14 pm

2 stops7h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/18

6:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$302

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

8:21 pm-12:06 pm

2 stops14h 45m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 3/14

8:20 am-7:16 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$321

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

3:21 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/6

8:30 am-12:29 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$330

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop26h 57m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/1

1:07 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$343

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

10:51 am-6:21 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/18

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$350

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:44 pm-9:16 am

1 stop12h 32m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 3/1

5:09 am-9:01 am

1 stop4h 52m

$357

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

6:25 am-8:15 pm

2 stops12h 50m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 2/18

1:35 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$369

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

5:35 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 5/25

6:15 am-9:19 am

1 stop4h 04m

$377

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

5:20 am-2:55 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/6

6:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$378

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Cincinnati in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cincinnati flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Cincinnati flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Cincinnati flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cincinnati flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Cincinnati flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Cincinnati

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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 $118). Flying from Des Moines to Cincinnati in May is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

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 January 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,119 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Cincinnati?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier fly from Des Moines to Cincinnati in about 3h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 51m. The distance between Des Moines and Cincinnati is about 504 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Delta, at $236, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Cincinnati.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and United Airlines. Delta is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 $118). Flying from Des Moines to Cincinnati in May is currently the most expensive (average of $274). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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