Des Moines

$90+ Cheap flights from Ohio to Des Moines (DSM)

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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CVG — DSM
May 9 — May 161
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Ohio to Des Moines with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Ohio to Des Moines

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 April 9, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 7/24:36 pm
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop7h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/53:59 pm
DSM
-
CAK
1 stop6h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 7/24:36 pm
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop7h 31m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/53:59 pm
DSM
-
CAK
1 stop28h 32m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/4$235
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:11 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop22h 48m
Allegiant Air
Thu 6/256:00 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop16h 04m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/44:34 pm
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop7h 24m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/144:01 pm
DSM
-
CAK
1 stop21h 00m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 4/2211:17 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop27h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:53 pm
DSM
-
DTW
2 stops22h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/117:11 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop22h 48m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/214:01 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop17h 42m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/8$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Wed 4/2211:17 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop27h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/267:00 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 7/167:04 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop22h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/3111:49 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop22h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 5/289:50 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/13:57 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop30h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:15 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop10h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/276:33 pm
DSM
-
CLE
2 stops44h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 7/27:04 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop22h 36m
Allegiant Air
Sun 7/193:59 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop6h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 4/7$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2911:17 am
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop10h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/19:51 pm
DSM
-
CAK
2 stops22h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$290

Find flight deals from Ohio to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Ohio to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$234
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$366
Provider with most accurate pricing for Cleveland Hopkins Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Cleveland Hopkins Intl-Des Moines flights.
From Ohio to Des Moines
One-way flight from Ohio to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ohio to Des Moines that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Thu 7/2

4:36 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Des Moines

Sun 7/5

3:59 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop28h 32m

$235

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Thu 6/4

4:34 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

4:01 pm-2:01 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$241

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Fri 5/29

11:17 am-9:01 pm

1 stop10h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

9:51 pm-9:04 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$290
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/16

8:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop3h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

3:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$317

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 5/19

6:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 45m

$319

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Tue 6/16

7:30 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

5:20 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 00m

$319

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Wed 5/6

12:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

3:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$324

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Tue 8/25

6:15 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Des Moines

Tue 9/1

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$329

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Wed 5/6

6:32 am-1:11 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

2:24 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$329

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Wed 5/20

5:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop6h 37m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

11:23 am-7:02 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$329

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/7

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Ohio with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 $218). Flying from Ohio to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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 Ohio to Des Moines?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Ohio to Des Moines. 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 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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Ohio to Des Moines in 3h 45m. Fly via Allegiant Air, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Ohio and Des Moines is about 504 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $118. American Airlines flights start at $118 while deals on Delta start at $121 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 $218). Flying from Ohio to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $318). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Des Moines?

Book flights to Des Moines if you plan to visit one of these locations
Altoona
Johnston
Ames
Clive
Ankeny
Boone
West Des Moines

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Ohio to Des Moines

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

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 April 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.