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$71+ 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CVG
feb. 26 — mar. 51
jue. 2/26
jue. 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 enero 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
jue. 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop14h 32m
Frontier
dom. 3/810:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop21h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$196
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 3/1910:40 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop8h 26m
Frontier
lun. 3/3011:54 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
dom. 3/17:27 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop27h 28m
Frontier
dom. 3/810:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop21h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mié. 3/258:21 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop13h 38m
Frontier
lun. 3/3011:54 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
vie. 2/206:55 pm
DSM
-
CAK
1 stop4h 01m
United Airlines
jue. 2/2610:35 am
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
jue. 2/266:32 am
DSM
-
DAY
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
lun. 3/25:35 pm
DAY
-
DSM
1 stop5h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/26$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
sáb. 2/142:02 pm
DSM
-
CAK
1 stop7h 54m
American Airlines
lun. 2/165:14 pm
CAK
-
DSM
1 stop6h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 3/264:20 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
lun. 3/308:25 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$293
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mar. 2/173:24 pm
DSM
-
CVG
1 stop3h 54m
United Airlines
mié. 2/187:00 am
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop4h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 3/195:35 am
DSM
-
DTW
2 stops6h 15m
Southwest
lun. 3/308:25 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop3h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 1/25$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
mié. 3/258:21 pm
DSM
-
DTW
2 stops18h 51m
Frontier
dom. 3/2910:27 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop21h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 1/25$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
mar. 2/175:00 am
DSM
-
CVG
2 stops7h 14m
American Airlines
mié. 2/186:00 pm
CVG
-
DSM
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$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 enero 27, 2026.

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

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Cheapest in

November
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Ohio 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 enero 27, 2026.
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Des MoinesAkron

DSM - CAK

DSMCAK

Des Moines

vie. 2/20

6:55 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Akron/Canton

jue. 2/26

10:35 am-2:27 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$269

Des MoinesDayton

DSM - DAY

DSMDAY

Des Moines

jue. 2/26

6:32 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Dayton

lun. 3/2

5:35 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$269

Des MoinesAkron

DSM - CAK

DSMCAK

Des Moines

sáb. 2/14

2:02 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Akron/Canton

lun. 2/16

5:14 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$274

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

mar. 2/17

3:24 pm-8:18 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mié. 2/18

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$297

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

jue. 3/26

5:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops11h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

lun. 3/30

8:25 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop3h 50m

$298

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

mié. 3/25

8:21 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops18h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

dom. 3/29

10:27 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop21h 49m

$300

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

mar. 2/17

5:00 am-1:14 pm

2 stops7h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

mié. 2/18

6:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$302

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sáb. 3/21

10:04 am-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Columbus

mié. 3/25

9:27 am-6:19 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$305

Des MoinesCleveland

DSM - CLE

DSMCLE

Des Moines

mar. 2/17

6:19 am-1:38 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

lun. 2/23

6:30 am-10:17 am

1 stop4h 47m

$309

Des MoinesAkron

DSM - CAK

DSMCAK

Des Moines

vie. 2/6

3:35 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Akron/Canton

dom. 2/8

5:47 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$318

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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.

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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 enero 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Ohio, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,118 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,197 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Ohio. 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 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 4h 01m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. Des Moines and Ohio are separated by a distance of 635 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?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Des Moines - Columbus or Des Moines - Cleveland Hopkins Intl when deciding on the best route 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Ohio

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Ohio. 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 enero 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$108Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$197Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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