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$235+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Columbia (DSM - CAE)

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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CAE
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$235
(United Airlines)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$350
From Des Moines to Columbia Metropolitan
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Fri 11/143:18 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/177:00 amCAE - DSM
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/307:00 amDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/47:26 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/206:46 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/195:07 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/143:15 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/175:24 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/176:36 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop18h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/203:42 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$418

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DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

3:18 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/17

7:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$279

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

6:46 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 40m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 1/19

5:07 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$304

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 9/30

7:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 10/4

6:15 am-3:33 pm

2 stops10h 18m

$314

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

3:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 11/17

5:24 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$333

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 2/13

3:15 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 2/15

3:32 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$389

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 10/17

6:36 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop18h 09m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 10/20

3:42 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$418

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

3:15 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$235

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

5:45 am-4:43 pm

2 stops9h 58m

$310

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Deals found on 9/15

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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 $323). Flying from Des Moines to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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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 September 16, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Columbia can take about 4h 40m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $304. There are 861 mi between Des Moines and Columbia. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $248, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Columbia and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $248. Delta is 34% 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 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.

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

    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.

  • 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 $323). Flying from Des Moines to Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Columbia. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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