Des Moines

$136+ Cheap flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines (CVG - DSM)

CVG — DSM
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheap flight deals from Cincinnati to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines

Mon 12/79:00 am -
1 stop27h 38m
Mon 12/149:18 pm -
2 stops45h 08m
Deal found 11/6$318
Mon 12/74:20 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Mon 12/148:00 am -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 11/6$363
Fri 12/43:41 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Sun 12/611:40 am -
1 stop9h 28m
Deal found 11/8$376
Wed 12/96:25 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Fri 12/114:53 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Deal found 11/10$378
Fri 12/43:41 pm -
1 stop6h 52m
Sun 12/68:45 pm -
2 stops34h 33m
Deal found 11/8$380
Wed 12/98:40 am -
1 stop3h 45m
Fri 12/116:40 am -
2 stops7h 15m
Deal found 11/10$383
Sun 12/67:20 am -
1 stop9h 09m
Thu 12/108:39 pm -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 11/10$391
Sat 12/122:38 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Sun 12/275:30 am -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 11/8$407
Sun 12/67:00 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Fri 12/116:18 pm -
1 stop4h 34m
Deal found 11/8$415
Mon 12/75:55 am -
2 stops17h 10m
Mon 12/147:00 am -
2 stops7h 25m
Deal found 11/6$417

Find flight deals from Cincinnati to Des Moines

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$318
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$136
(CheapOair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$437
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-Des Moines flights.
From Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Des Moines
One-way flight from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 12% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/19

4:24 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop28h 07m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$136

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 12/18

8:00 am-2:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 12/18

6:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 12/19

5:35 am-11:25 am

2 stops6h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/17

7:59 pm-4:11 pm

3 stops45h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$254

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 12/4

5:55 am-10:05 pm

2 stops17h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$257
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 11/17

4:20 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/11

6:05 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 09m

Des Moines

Thu 1/14

6:18 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$363

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 12/9

6:25 am-9:50 am

1 stop4h 25m

Des Moines

Fri 12/11

4:53 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$378

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky - DSM Des Moines

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 1/11

3:30 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Des Moines

Thu 1/14

8:00 am-7:50 pm

2 stops10h 50m

$379

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Compare providers for flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cincinnati to Des Moines in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Cincinnati-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cincinnati-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cincinnati-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cincinnati-Des Moines 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 Cincinnati-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cincinnati to Des Moines flights typically cost between $437 and $474 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $318 on Multiple Airlines (Dec 7-Dec 14).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Cincinnati to Des Moines have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines fly from Cincinnati to Des Moines in about 5h 09m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 56m. Cincinnati and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 504 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines round-trip from $248. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $296, and United Airlines, from $320. Users have found that Delta is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $128. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Cincinnati to Des Moines for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Cincinnati to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$248Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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