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$244+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Des Moines (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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMH — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Columbus to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbus (CMH) 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$248
(Mytrip)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$346
From Columbus to Des Moines
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbus to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/2710:26 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/23:15 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 7/188:37 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops21h 39mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:30 amDSM - CMH
1 stop16h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/411:43 amCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/77:32 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/49:35 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 15mSouthwest
Thu 8/76:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/115:08 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 25mDelta
Sun 7/136:05 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/10$347

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Columbus Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Columbus

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Des Moines

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Depart

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ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 7/18

8:37 pm-5:16 pm

2 stops21h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

6:30 am-12:18 am

1 stop16h 48m

$248

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Mon 8/4

11:43 am-6:42 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

7:32 am-1:59 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$251

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Mon 8/4

9:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop3h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 8/7

6:00 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$324

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 7/11

5:08 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 7/13

6:05 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 09m

$347

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 7/16

8:50 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

6:24 am-2:14 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$372

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Deals found on 6/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines

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

Find hourly flight availability from Columbus 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 June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Columbus Airport to Des Moines at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Columbus to Des Moines have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Columbus 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 Columbus?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Columbus to Des Moines. 4 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Columbus on a regular basis. Booking flights from Columbus to Des Moines should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Columbus per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Columbus Airport to Des Moines is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $251 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and Delta, starting at $324 and $347 round-trip. Users have found that American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbus 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 Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Columbus Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Columbus to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Columbus 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$246Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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