Des Moines

$191+ Cheap flights from Columbus (CMH) to Des Moines (DSM)

CMH — DSM
Nov 21 — Nov 281
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Cheapest flights from Columbus to Des Moines

Mon 11/95:56 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Wed 11/118:00 am -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 10/20$239
Wed 11/186:10 am -
1 stop9h 05m
Sun 11/225:25 am -
1 stop3h 35m
Deal found 10/20$264
Fri 12/113:10 pm -
2 stops8h 55m
Sat 12/1212:45 pm -
2 stops8h 05m
Deal found 10/20$274
Fri 11/206:00 am -
1 stop5h 44m
Wed 11/256:52 pm -
1 stop4h 38m
Deal found 10/20$291
Fri 11/276:40 am -
1 stop4h 39m
Mon 11/306:52 pm -
1 stop4h 38m
Deal found 10/19$306
Sat 12/196:00 am -
1 stop5h 49m
Sun 12/206:35 am -
1 stop4h 23m
Deal found 10/19$314
Wed 11/255:56 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Mon 11/306:45 pm -
1 stop3h 59m
Deal found 10/21$328
Sun 12/205:07 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Thu 12/245:30 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Deal found 10/19$332
Sat 11/149:04 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Wed 11/188:00 am -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 10/20$339
Wed 11/183:45 pm -
2 stops7h 20m
Wed 11/255:40 pm -
1 stop6h 00m
Deal found 10/21$343

Find flight deals from Columbus to Des Moines

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$191

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$398
Provider with most accurate pricing for Columbus-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Columbus-Des Moines flights.
From Columbus to Des Moines
One-way flight from Columbus to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 11/11

5:56 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$191

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 11/18

4:17 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

6:52 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 38m

$239

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 12/31

6:30 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 26m

Des Moines

Mon 1/4

5:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 55m

$239

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 10/28

4:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$286

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Thu 10/29

2:50 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$321

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Sat 11/14

9:04 am-2:24 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 11/18

8:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$339

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 11/18

3:45 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

5:40 pm-12:40 am

1 stop6h 00m

$343
Quickest round-trip

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 10/30

2:11 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop3h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 10/30

8:20 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$354

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 11/27

6:40 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

6:52 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 38m

$363

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Columbus to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbus Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbus Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbus Airport-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 Columbus Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Columbus to Des Moines

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines (average of $351). Flying from Columbus Airport to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Columbus Airport to Des Moines flights typically cost between $310 and $440 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $239 on United Airlines (Nov 9-Nov 11).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Columbus Airport to Des Moines, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 3 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.

  • How long is the flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines?

    Departing from Columbus Airport to Des Moines will take you 4h 59m. The distance from Columbus Airport to Des Moines is about 573 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $256 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Southwest and United Airlines, starting at $302 and $334 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 45% 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines (average of $351). Flying from Columbus Airport to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $666). 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 3 airlines flying from Columbus to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$256Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$302Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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