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$145+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus

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DSM — CMH
Jul 12 — Jul 191
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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 June 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/18:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 22m
United Airlines
Tue 9/87:20 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/10$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/12:40 pm
DSM
-
CMH
2 stops5h 20m
Southwest
Tue 9/811:45 am
CMH
-
DSM
2 stops11h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 9/116:20 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 00m
Delta
Mon 9/1410:53 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop6h 48m
Delta
Deal found 6/8$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/65:12 pm
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop24h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/115:44 pm
CMH
-
DSM
2 stops20h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 9/238:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 9/277:17 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/9$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/186:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop6h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 8/1911:05 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Mon 9/145:40 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Thu 9/177:35 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 6/9$303

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 June 12, 2026.

Round-trip from

$216
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$145
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$394
From Des Moines to Columbus
One-way flight from Des Moines to Columbus
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

8:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Columbus

Tue 9/8

7:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 06m

$216

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

11:32 am-5:05 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Columbus

Wed 8/19

6:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$306

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 8/1

5:10 am-6:20 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Columbus

Wed 8/5

7:20 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$316

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 8/6

7:35 am-1:17 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Columbus

Tue 8/11

7:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 06m

$323

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 7/22

5:41 am-11:48 am

1 stop5h 07m

Columbus

Sun 7/26

10:53 am-4:52 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$362
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 9/4

3:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Columbus

Mon 9/7

8:05 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 20m

$370

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

5:10 am-12:30 pm

2 stops6h 20m

Columbus

Fri 7/10

1:05 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops11h 30m

$377

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 23m

Columbus

Sun 7/19

6:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop4h 05m

$387

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

5:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbus

Fri 7/17

8:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$387

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

5:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

Columbus

Sun 7/19

8:05 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$387

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus (average of $243). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 June 12, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $216, United Airlines can have you in Columbus from Des Moines in 6h 22m. 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 $243, 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 $257 and $292, respectively. These flights start at 43% 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 United Airlines, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus (average of $243). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus in May is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 June 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$292Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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