$284+ Cheap flights from Columbia to Des Moines (CAE - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAE — DSM
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Columbia to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 25, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 25, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/55:00 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Tue 11/106:00 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/57:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Mon 11/911:36 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 10/245:59 pm -
1 stop6h 59m
Sat 10/3111:22 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 10/2812:21 pm -
2 stops10h 34m
Sat 10/316:05 am -
2 stops12h 03m
Deal found 10/24![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 10/225:40 am -
1 stop6h 02m
Sat 10/2411:27 am -
1 stop3h 59m
Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 10/2210:23 am -
2 stops12h 00m
Sat 10/2411:27 am -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/237:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Fri 10/302:26 pm -
1 stop7h 53m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$456
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/55:37 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Tue 11/106:05 am -
2 stops7h 12m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 10/287:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Sun 11/17:06 am -
1 stop4h 11m
Deal found 10/24![American Airlines logo]()
$465
Best flights from Columbia to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/55:00 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Tue 11/106:00 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 4/710:20 am -
1 stop4h 51m
Sat 4/108:00 am -
1 stop5h 12m
Deal found 10/22![United Airlines logo]()
$415
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 11/68:32 pm -
1 stop4h 25m
Tue 11/109:25 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$354
Last-minute flights from Columbia to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines. Data last updated October 25, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 10/225:40 am -
1 stop6h 02m
Sat 10/2411:27 am -
1 stop3h 59m
Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$426
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 10/2210:23 am -
2 stops12h 00m
Sat 10/2411:27 am -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$431
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 10/237:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Fri 10/302:26 pm -
1 stop7h 53m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$456
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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.
Sat 10/245:59 pm -
1 stop6h 59m
Sat 10/3111:22 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$389
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 10/2812:21 pm -
2 stops10h 34m
Sat 10/316:05 am -
2 stops12h 03m
Deal found 10/24![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/24. 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.
Wed 10/287:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Sun 11/17:06 am -
1 stop4h 11m
Deal found 10/24![American Airlines logo]()
$465
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/55:00 am -
1 stop6h 48m
Tue 11/106:00 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 10/20![American Airlines logo]()
$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/57:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Mon 11/911:36 am -
1 stop6h 30m
Deal found 10/20![Delta logo]()
$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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.
Thu 11/55:37 pm -
1 stop6h 22m
Tue 11/106:05 am -
2 stops7h 12m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$463
One-way flights from Columbia to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Columbia to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Columbia to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/1311:53 am -
1 stop7h 14m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![Delta logo]()
$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/134:11 pm -
2 stops9h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![American Airlines logo]()
$345
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/20. 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 4/95:25 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/20![United Airlines logo]()
$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 11/135:37 pm -
3 stops23h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/21![United Airlines logo]()
$542
Find flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 October 25, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $354 (American Airlines) |
One-way from | $284 (Delta) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Columbia to Des Moines 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbia to Des Moines that are best for you.
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Depart
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Cheapest round-trip
ColumbiaDes Moines
CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DSM Des Moines
CAEDSM
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 11/13
11:53 am-6:07 pm
1 stop7h 14m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$284
ColumbiaDes Moines
CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DSM Des Moines
CAEDSM
Columbia Metropolitan
Thu 11/5
5:00 am-10:48 am
1 stop6h 48m
Des Moines
Tue 11/10
6:00 am-1:20 pm
1 stop6h 20m
$354
ColumbiaDes Moines
CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DSM Des Moines
CAEDSM
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 11/6
8:32 pm-11:57 pm
1 stop4h 25m
Des Moines
Tue 11/10
9:25 am-4:14 pm
1 stop5h 49m
$354
ColumbiaDes Moines
CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DSM Des Moines
CAEDSM
Columbia Metropolitan
Wed 4/7
10:20 am-2:11 pm
1 stop4h 51m
Des Moines
Sat 4/10
8:00 am-2:12 pm
1 stop5h 12m
$415
Quickest round-trip
ColumbiaDes Moines
CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DSM Des Moines
CAEDSM
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 4/9
5:25 pm-11:01 pm
1 stop6h 36m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$524
ColumbiaDes Moines
CAE Columbia Metropolitan - DSM Des Moines
CAEDSM
Columbia Metropolitan
Fri 11/13
5:37 pm-4:07 pm
3 stops23h 30m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$542
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-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 Columbia-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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Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated October 25, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Columbia 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
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodEllen,Oct 2026
GRR - ATL
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodEllen,Oct 2026
GRR - ATL
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodEllen,Oct 2026
GRR - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$294 | Average$328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$469 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |