Ohio

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

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CVG
Apr 13 — Apr 201
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Ohio

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Ohio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Ohio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 14, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1710:40 am
DSM
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CLE
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Sun 3/228:51 pm
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop23h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$271
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/258:21 pm
DSM
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CMH
1 stop21h 17m
Frontier
Sun 3/297:33 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop24h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Thu 3/1910:40 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1311:54 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$286
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop21h 19m
Frontier
Sun 5/171:20 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop25h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/811:09 am
DSM
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CAK
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:20 am
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop6h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Thu 4/26:20 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop3h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 4/511:32 am
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop3h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/237:00 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2610:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop15h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$290
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:30 am
DSM
-
CMH
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/268:19 pm
CMH
-
DSM
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/172:04 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop6h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2211:17 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop27h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$293
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:40 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 31m
American Airlines
Sun 4/55:47 am
DAY
-
DSM
2 stops8h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/242:00 pm
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 3/285:35 pm
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$299
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sun 4/268:30 am
DSM
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CLE
2 stops24h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/37:43 pm
CLE
-
DSM
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$302

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Ohio

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Des Moines to Ohio flight deals. Data was last updated March 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(Expedia)

One-way from

$90
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$578
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Cleveland Hopkins Intl flight deals.
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From Des Moines to Ohio
One-way flight from Des Moines to Ohio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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

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Price

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Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-10:57 am

1 stop3h 37m

Dayton

Sun 4/5

11:32 am-2:25 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$289

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

2:00 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Dayton

Sat 3/28

5:35 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$299

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 45m

Pittsburgh

Wed 4/29

6:05 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$303

Des MoinesAkron

DSM - CAK

DSMCAK

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

2:02 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Akron/Canton

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 06m

$309

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

2:33 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Columbus

Mon 5/18

6:44 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$316

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

4:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 5/2

11:55 am-5:02 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$317

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 5/13

5:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 5/20

8:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop3h 50m

$322

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

5:35 am-10:15 am

1 stop3h 40m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Mon 4/6

7:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$327

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Thu 4/30

4:23 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Pittsburgh

Mon 5/4

5:41 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$327

Des MoinesPittsburgh

DSM - PIT

DSMPIT

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

5:47 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop3h 59m

Pittsburgh

Mon 4/6

6:30 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 16m

$327

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Ohio

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ohio (average of $108). Flying from Des Moines to Ohio in January is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ohio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ohio. 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 Ohio. Reviews last updated March 14, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Ohio, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Ohio from Des Moines.

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

    A quick flight from Des Moines to Ohio can take about 3h 37m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $289. Des Moines and Ohio are separated by a distance of 506 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $118 and Southwest from $138 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Ohio 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 Des Moines to Ohio?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Ohio (average of $108). Flying from Des Moines to Ohio in January is currently the most expensive (average of $309). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$108Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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