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Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH) from $118

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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Des Moines to Columbus are usually found in February or January, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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 April 29, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 39% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport, book at least 25 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 45% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $350 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $518.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Columbus Airport from Des Moines average $408. You can even find prices in February for less than $408, as users have found deals to Columbus Airport from as low as $167. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbus Airport from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Columbus Airport (DSM - CMH)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Columbus Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 3% on airfare.

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Delta flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Columbus. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Mon 5/136:14 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Wed 5/156:36 amCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/28$310
Mon 5/136:14 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Sat 5/184:42 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/28$343
Fri 5/317:05 amDSM - CMH
2 stops5h 15mDelta
Mon 6/36:40 amCMH - DSM
2 stops5h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/28$1,514

Cheap American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Columbus

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Des Moines and Columbus. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest American Airlines flights we've found from Des Moines to Columbus. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/305:29 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$246
Fri 10/44:20 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/67:17 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$314
Fri 5/3112:23 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/35:55 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$320

Cheap Des Moines to Columbus flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Columbus specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Prices were last updated on April 29, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Columbus in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/305:29 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$246
Mon 5/136:14 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Wed 5/156:36 amCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/28$310
Fri 5/3112:23 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/35:55 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$320
Mon 5/136:14 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Sat 5/184:42 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/28$343
Mon 5/131:40 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops19h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/186:08 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$513
Sun 5/268:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/307:15 amCMH - DSM
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$555
Mon 5/131:40 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops19h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/187:00 amCMH - DSM
2 stops17h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$606
Fri 5/316:41 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops13h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/33:34 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$632
Mon 5/131:40 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops8h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/157:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$692

Des Moines to Columbus 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Columbus in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Des Moines to Columbus in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Sun 5/265:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 57mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/305:29 amCMH - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$246
Mon 5/136:14 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Wed 5/156:36 amCMH - DSM
1 stop3h 56mDelta
Deal found 4/28$310
Fri 10/44:20 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/67:17 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$314
Fri 5/3112:23 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/35:55 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$320
Mon 5/136:14 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Sat 5/184:42 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 4/28$343
Mon 5/131:40 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops19h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/186:08 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$513
Fri 10/46:40 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops18h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/67:15 amCMH - DSM
1 stop4h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$525
Sun 5/268:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/307:15 amCMH - DSM
2 stops14h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$555
Mon 5/131:40 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops19h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/187:00 amCMH - DSM
2 stops17h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$606

One-way flights to Columbus from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Columbus. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the one-way flights we've detected from Des Moines to Columbus. For those needing a return trip from Des Moines, there is a search form available above.
Tue 9/175:25 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 17mDelta
Deal found 4/28$118
Thu 6/204:02 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$147
Fri 6/215:56 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Deal found 4/28$148
Tue 9/176:45 pmDSM - CMH
2 stops14h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$240
Thu 6/208:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops14h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$456
Fri 6/215:54 amDSM - CMH
2 stops7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$541

Find flights from Des Moines to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbus 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 2,948,547 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2024.

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DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 5/26

1 stop5h 57m

Columbus

Thu 5/30

1 stop6h 21m

$246

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DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

1 stop5h 12m

Columbus

Wed 5/15

1 stop3h 56m

$310

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 10/4

1 stop6h 28m

Columbus

Sun 10/6

1 stop4h 58m

$314

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 5/31

1 stop6h 46m

Columbus

Mon 6/3

1 stop5h 09m

$320

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

1 stop5h 12m

Columbus

Sat 5/18

1 stop5h 11m

$343

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

2 stops19h 02m

Columbus

Sat 5/18

1 stop4h 41m

$513

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 10/4

2 stops18h 22m

Columbus

Sun 10/6

1 stop4h 13m

$525

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 5/26

1 stop4h 21m

Columbus

Thu 5/30

2 stops14h 26m

$555

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 5/13

2 stops19h 02m

Columbus

Sat 5/18

2 stops17h 38m

$606

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Deals found on 4/28

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Columbus. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport is 24 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbus. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Columbus by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Columbus by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Columbus is currently $275 while a round-trip flight costs $415. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport (average of $283). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $375). 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.

January

$291

February

$298

March

$347

April

$332

May

$352

June

$375

July

$346

August

$299

September

$295

October

$283

November

$294

December

$300

Temperature and rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMH

Temperature

30.2 - 75.2 °F

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 April 29, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Columbus by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,202 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,834 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,913 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $246, but on average you can expect to pay $547.

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

    American Airlines, at $246, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. American Airlines is priced at 39% 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 Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $118. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Columbus Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport.

  • What does DSM to CMH mean?

    DSM and CMH are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to CMH refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Columbus Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbus that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Columbus flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Columbus with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Columbus flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbus that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Columbus flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Columbus Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.

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