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$163+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus

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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
fev 26 — mar 51
qui 2/26
qui 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janeiro 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 3/2110:04 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
qua 3/259:27 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop9h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$305
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 7/2811:30 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
ter 8/47:00 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 3/52:02 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 59m
American Airlines
seg 3/98:44 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$325
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.
sáb 2/143:24 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop5h 43m
United Airlines
qua 2/183:30 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop9h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$327
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 5/136:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop7h 06m
American Airlines
seg 5/188:50 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop3h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$333
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 4/153:15 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
dom 4/196:00 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$335
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/207:44 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop12h 47m
American Airlines
qui 2/268:31 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop5h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$336
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.
sáb 3/215:35 am
DSM
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CMH
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
qua 3/2510:55 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$342
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 3/54:20 pm
DSM
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CMH
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
dom 3/88:25 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 1/27$346

Find 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 (C01). 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 janeiro 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$325
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$516
From Des Moines to Columbus
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Columbus that are best for you.

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Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sáb 3/21

10:04 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbus

qua 3/25

9:27 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$305

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qui 3/5

2:02 pm-8:01 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Columbus

seg 3/9

5:43 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$325

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sáb 2/14

3:24 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Columbus

qua 2/18

12:05 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$332

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sex 2/20

7:44 pm-9:31 am

1 stop12h 47m

Columbus

qui 2/26

8:31 am-1:17 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$336

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

ter 3/10

6:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Columbus

sex 3/13

6:35 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 34m

$342

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qua 6/10

6:20 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 00m

Columbus

seg 6/15

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

$342

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sex 3/6

8:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbus

seg 3/9

7:07 am-2:24 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$351

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qua 2/11

5:35 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 03m

Columbus

ter 2/17

6:55 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 22m

$352

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qua 2/11

3:35 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Columbus

ter 2/17

2:53 pm-9:41 pm

2 stops7h 48m

$357

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qui 2/26

8:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$163

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus (average of $197). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 Columbus?

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 janeiro 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Columbus 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
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Columbus. 4 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Columbus should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Columbus per day.

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

    For as low as $332, American Airlines can have you in Columbus from Des Moines in 5h 43m. Des Moines and Columbus are separated by a distance of 573 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $250, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Columbus and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $250 and $250, respectively. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Columbus for a low price.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus (average of $197). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus in January is currently the most expensive (average of $369). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Columbus. 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 janeiro 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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