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$108+ 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLE — DSM
Jul 9 — Jul 161
Thu 7/9
Thu 7/16
1 adult, Economy
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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 June 9, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/188:55 am
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Tue 8/182:40 pm
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Thu 7/94:36 pm
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop7h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/134:40 pm
DSM
-
CAK
2 stops24h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6$252
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/197:05 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop8h 00m
Delta
Mon 8/316:00 am
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop6h 40m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Mon 8/36:30 am
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop10h 20m
Allegiant Air
Sat 8/812:26 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop9h 50m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/6$256
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:20 am
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop4h 06m
United Airlines
Wed 8/196:00 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop4h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:20 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop3h 35m
Southwest
Thu 9/105:40 am
DSM
-
CMH
1 stop3h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 6/7$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/4. 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 7/27:04 pm
PIT
-
DSM
1 stop22h 36m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/96:00 am
DSM
-
PIT
1 stop15h 58m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/4$270
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/107:40 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Fri 7/172:19 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$270
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:05 pm
CMH
-
DSM
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Wed 8/192:40 pm
DSM
-
CMH
2 stops5h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$273
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:00 am
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop4h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 9/156:29 am
DSM
-
CLE
1 stop5h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/8$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 6/199:18 pm
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop26h 34m
Allegiant Air
Sun 6/214:01 pm
DSM
-
CAK
1 stop22h 50m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 7/36:03 pm
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop28h 40m
Allegiant Air
Thu 7/95:08 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop29h 23m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 6/5$285

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 June 9, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$249
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One-way from

$108
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$476
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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 June 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Ohio to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Thu 7/9

4:36 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 31m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

4:40 pm-6:21 pm

2 stops24h 41m

$252

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 9/8

3:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 9/10

5:40 am-12:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$273

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Fri 6/19

9:18 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop26h 34m

Des Moines

Sun 6/21

4:01 pm-3:51 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$285

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 7/3

6:03 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Des Moines

Thu 7/9

5:08 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop29h 23m

$289

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 8/18

5:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

5:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 45m

$309

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Wed 8/12

6:55 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

5:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 25m

$318

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Sat 7/11

4:28 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

1:41 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$319

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Thu 7/2

6:02 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

11:23 am-5:22 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$329

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Wed 7/1

6:35 am-12:52 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 7/4

7:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$329

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Thu 7/9

8:33 am-12:56 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

1:41 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$329

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines (average of $203). Flying from Ohio to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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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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 4h 26m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Allegiant Air to get the fastest option. The distance between Ohio and Des Moines is about 610 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?

    While some choose either Columbus - Des Moines or Pittsburgh - 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines (average of $203). Flying from Ohio to Des Moines in April is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 June 9, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$291Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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