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$117+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH)

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH). 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 julho 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$225
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$117
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$467
From Des Moines to Columbus
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julho 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 8/243:23 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop27h 19mFrontier
dom 8/318:30 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop18h 53mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
seg 8/254:29 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
qua 8/276:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
sex 9/125:38 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
sex 9/191:53 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
sáb 8/236:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 15mDelta
ter 8/269:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 7/28$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
qua 8/208:25 amDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 00mSouthwest
sáb 8/2312:35 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$242
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
sex 8/228:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
sáb 8/233:00 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$256

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

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DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

dom 8/24

3:23 pm-7:42 pm

1 stop27h 19m

Columbus

dom 8/31

8:30 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop18h 53m

$225

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

seg 8/25

4:29 pm-11:29 am

2 stops18h 00m

Columbus

qua 8/27

6:00 am-5:10 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$228

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sex 9/12

5:38 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Columbus

sex 9/19

1:53 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$235

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sáb 8/23

6:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 15m

Columbus

ter 8/26

9:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$237

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qua 8/20

8:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Columbus

sáb 8/23

12:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop3h 25m

$242

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

sex 8/22

8:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Columbus

sáb 8/23

3:00 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$256

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

dom 11/2

8:44 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop19h 53m

$117

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qua 8/20

8:17 am-4:07 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$119

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

qua 8/20

8:25 am-3:55 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$124

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

dom 11/2

8:47 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops20h 24m

$137

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated julho 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to Columbus Airport. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Columbus. 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 Columbus?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 4 different airlines.

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

    Frontier, at $225, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $117. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Columbus Airport for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Columbus

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$250Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$250Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$320Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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