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$86+ Cheap flights from Ohio to Des Moines (DSM)

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CVG — DSM
Aug 8 — Aug 151
Fri 8/8
Fri 8/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Ohio to Des Moines

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Round-trip from

$194
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$86
(Mytrip)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$468
From Ohio to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Ohio to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ohio to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/189:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/215:49 pmDSM - DTW
2 stops15h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$193
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/186:10 amDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 30mFrontier
Sun 9/212:25 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/2$218
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/281:07 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop6h 18mAllegiant Air
Sun 8/316:30 amDSM - PIT
1 stop15h 14mAllegiant Air
Deal found 7/31$219
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/258:11 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop18h 29mFrontier
Sun 9/282:25 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop27h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/2$225
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:00 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Sun 11/98:44 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop27h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/2$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:38 pmCMH - DSM
3 stops20h 21mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/298:25 amDSM - CMH
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$228
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Tue 9/306:08 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Sat 10/46:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 8/1$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 9/156:25 amPIT - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Mon 9/155:54 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop3h 59mDelta
Deal found 8/1$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/287:05 amCLE - DSM
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Mon 9/15:25 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 7/31$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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.
Sat 8/236:45 amCVG - DSM
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Sat 8/302:12 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/2$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 9/151:20 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/203:25 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/288:45 amPIT - DSM
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/318:00 amDSM - PIT
2 stops9h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$242

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Ohio 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ohio to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Ohio

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

9:10 am-4:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

5:49 pm-10:10 am

2 stops15h 21m

$193

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/18

6:10 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

2:25 pm-12:46 am

1 stop9h 21m

$218

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Thu 8/28

1:07 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Des Moines

Sun 8/31

6:30 am-10:44 pm

1 stop15h 14m

$219

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 9/25

8:11 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

2:25 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop27h 41m

$225

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/7

2:00 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

8:44 pm-1:39 am

1 stop27h 55m

$225

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 9/24

9:38 pm-4:59 pm

3 stops20h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

8:25 am-7:53 pm

1 stop10h 28m

$228

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 9/30

6:08 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$237

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Mon 9/15

6:25 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 49m

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

5:54 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$237

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 8/28

7:05 am-10:07 am

1 stop4h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 9/1

5:25 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 06m

$237

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 8/23

6:45 am-10:18 am

1 stop4h 33m

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

2:12 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$237

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Best time to book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Ohio to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from OH to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Ohio to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 3, 2025.

When flying from Ohio to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 August 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ohio to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,985 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,905 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
702 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Ohio, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. American Airlines flights start at $119 while deals on United Airlines start at $124 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ohio to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Cleveland Hopkins Intl - Des Moines or Columbus - Des Moines, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines is the most popular route from Ohio to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ohio 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Ohio to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). 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 Ohio to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ohio to Des Moines. 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 August 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$163Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$258Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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