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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Columbus, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus (DSM-CMH)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Columbus that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:56 am - 11:53 amDSM-CMH
4h 57m1 stop
6:06 pm - 10:23 pmCMH-DSM
5h 17m1 stop
$246Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25
6:14 pm - 12:26 amDSM-CMH
5h 12m1 stop
6:07 pm - 10:40 pmCMH-DSM
5h 33m1 stop
$306Delta
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Thu, May 23 - Sat, May 25
6:32 am - 1:28 pmDSM-CMH
5h 56m1 stop
6:06 pm - 10:23 pmCMH-DSM
5h 17m1 stop
$376Delta
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Thu, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 24
5:00 am - 2:20 pmDSM-CMH
8h 20m1 stop
5:59 pm - 12:05 amCMH-DSM
7h 06m1 stop
$385American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 15 - Mon, Jun 17
12:10 pm - 2:41 pmDSM-CMH
25h 31m3 stops
1:45 pm - 1:16 pmCMH-DSM
24h 31m3 stops
Thu, May 23 - Sat, May 25
12:10 pm - 2:41 pmDSM-CMH
25h 31m3 stops
9:00 am - 1:16 pmCMH-DSM
29h 16m2 stops
Thu, May 23 - Sat, May 25
12:23 pm - 8:09 pmDSM-CMH
6h 46m1 stop
4:37 pm - 9:41 pmCMH-DSM
6h 04m1 stop
$425American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 22
6:41 pm - 9:38 amDSM-CMH
13h 57m2 stops
6:12 pm - 9:44 pmCMH-DSM
4h 32m1 stop
$457United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25
6:00 am - 11:27 pmDSM-CMH
16h 27m2 stops
9:00 am - 1:16 pmCMH-DSM
29h 16m2 stops
Thu, May 23 - Sat, May 25
6:41 pm - 9:38 amDSM-CMH
13h 57m2 stops
10:22 am - 9:44 pmCMH-DSM
12h 22m2 stops
$607United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25

Flights from Des Moines to Columbus - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Columbus to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Columbus?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Des Moines to Columbus, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Columbus back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport is February, where tickets cost $312 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and March, where the average cost of tickets is $511 and $494 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Columbus Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Frontier ($101) and American Airlines ($123). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($246) and American Airlines ($385).

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Low season

February

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$101
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Columbus

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Columbus based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Columbus flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport was $101 for a one-way ticket and $246 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Columbus?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Columbus. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Des Moines and Columbus are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Columbus.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Columbus?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Columbus, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Columbus, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Columbus are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $401 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $432 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Columbus.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Columbus?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Columbus from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Columbus with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and CMH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Columbus from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Columbus

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbus. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Columbus? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10838 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
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On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

10.0 ExcellentAllan, May 2024SUN - SLC
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On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Terrible! The plane was old and you are required to connect your own device to their Wi-Fi rather than have entertainment options in the back of the seat in front of you. The Wi-Fi went out during the flight and there was only one plug for the devices every two seats. Three out of five surrounding my family did not work. The seats and spaces under them were so small I could not fit my backpack, which I’ve always brought on flights and fit before no problem. The crew were unpleasant and patronizing.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Our original business class flight was cancelled so we not only downgraded but we were also spread out across the plane not sitting together in separate middle seats. My poor kids were scared and couldn’t see me on the flight and the crew wasn’t sensitive to the situation and what the airlines did to us. Very dissatisfied with United airlines.

Crew were fine, drinks and snacks were as well but we were delayed for around 2 hrs which made our entry into Mexico delayed as well with the influx of arrivals at the same time. Sort of wasted our first day of vacation. We left Pittsburgh at 630am and did not arrive in Mexico until late dinner time.

All four American Airlines flights I took in last seven days were delayed. Caused me loads of problems, missed meetings, loss of time and money.

American cancelled our flight home. Zero option for hotel, alternative transportation and took 3 hours to find our bags so we could take a 3 hour UBER ride home on our dime. Never flying AA again.

They gave my seat away although it was a connecting flight with them and the flight was a bit delayed.

Flight was cancelled had to move to another gate late again no internet paid for the month and never can use it waste of money

Not being able to purchase my check in baggage online was a negative.

LATE LATE LATE!!! Plagued by late AA flights on this trip. Such a drag. This one was by far the worst.

WiFi connected but only let you go to the AA website, not even text messaging worked.

Too bad that first class seats do not recline significantly causing discomfort

Flight delayed over an over all day until it cancelled at 1:30am. Would not repeatedly delay that late. Offer hotel rooms and rebook early. Very difficult for families with small children

this is starting to seem like an american airlines standard. delayed flights and fake apologies… getting tired of it

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/22Sat
1 stopFrontier
22h 37mDSM-CMH
$101
9/17Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 04mDSM-CMH
$123
6/20Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 00mDSM-CMH
$152
6/21Fri
1 stop
16h 41mDSM-CMH
$197
5/19Sun
1 stop
12h 38mDSM-CMH
$221
6/21Fri
2 stops
21h 02mDSM-CMH
$251
5/19Sun
2 stops
20h 25mDSM-CMH
$257
9/17Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 43mDSM-CMH
$288
6/21Fri
3 stops
22h 52mDSM-CMH
$297
6/20Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
13h 57mDSM-CMH
$465

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Columbus

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Columbus that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/7Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 39mDSM-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 45mCMH-DSM
$467
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 11mDSM-CMH
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 45mCMH-DSM
$625
5/9Thu
multi-stop
18h 55mDSM-CMH
5/10Fri
multi-stop
7h 33mCMH-DSM
$752
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 53mDSM-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 34mCMH-DSM
$772
5/9Thu
multi-stop
26h 05mDSM-CMH
5/10Fri
multi-stop
23h 55mCMH-DSM
$1,032
5/9Thu
multi-stop
20h 49mDSM-CMH
5/10Fri
multi-stop
23h 55mCMH-DSM
$1,038
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 05mDSM-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 18mCMH-DSM
$1,089
5/7Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 53mDSM-CMH
5/8Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
12h 26mCMH-DSM
$1,441
5/9Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 47mDSM-CMH
5/10Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 24mCMH-DSM
$1,964

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Des Moines - Columbus Flights

Departure:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

Destination:

Columbus (CMH)United States

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Columbus - Des Moines

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