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$237 Find cheap flights from Columbia to Des Moines

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbia to Des Moines departing on 9/7. 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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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines (CAE-DSM)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbia to Des Moines 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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6:00 am - 10:14 amCAE-DSM
5h 14m1 stop
6:30 am - 3:15 pmDSM-CAE
7h 45m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 10
6:00 am - 10:14 amCAE-DSM
5h 14m1 stop
6:30 am - 3:15 pmDSM-CAE
7h 45m1 stop
$263Delta
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Sat, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 10
8:39 pm - 12:05 amCAE-DSM
4h 26m1 stop
3:49 pm - 11:44 pmDSM-CAE
6h 55m1 stop
$376American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 25
6:31 pm - 10:56 pmCAE-DSM
5h 25m1 stop
7:07 am - 2:08 pmDSM-CAE
6h 01m1 stop
$410American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
6:31 pm - 10:56 pmCAE-DSM
5h 25m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:08 pmDSM-CAE
7h 08m2 stops
$465American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
6:35 pm - 9:38 pmCAE-DSM
4h 03m1 stop
6:18 am - 3:32 pmDSM-CAE
8h 14m2 stops
$560American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 10
6:00 am - 7:30 pmCAE-DSM
14h 30m2 stops
9:06 am - 9:50 amDSM-CAE
23h 44m2 stops
$611United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
9:01 am - 7:07 pmCAE-DSM
11h 06m2 stops
4:02 pm - 12:02 amDSM-CAE
7h 00m1 stop
$625American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 25
6:00 am - 9:42 pmCAE-DSM
16h 42m3 stops
6:00 am - 9:50 amDSM-CAE
26h 50m2 stops
$638United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 1
5:32 pm - 10:15 pmCAE-DSM
29h 43m2 stops
6:41 pm - 2:14 pmDSM-CAE
18h 33m2 stops
$786United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Tue, Jun 25

Flights from Columbia to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Columbia to Des Moines 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 Columbia to Des Moines?

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

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$237
Flight from Columbia to Des Moines

When to book flights from Columbia to Des Moines

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FAQs for booking flights from Columbia to Des Moines

  • What is the cheapest flight from Columbia to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Des Moines was $237 for a round-trip ticket.

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

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

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

    Columbia airport is called Columbia Metropolitan and the only airport in Des Moines is Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbia to Des Moines are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $370 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 $364 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Columbia to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Columbia 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 Columbia to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Columbia with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbia and DSM 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 Columbia to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Columbia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airlines flying from Columbia to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbia to Des Moines. 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10913 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
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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 !

8.0 ExcellentCynthia, Apr 2024TYS - ATL
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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 always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

This flight was ridiculous. I had to have a connecting flight from New York to orlando Florida??? The flight left late and because it was a short flight there was no first class amenities. I had one alcohol drink. The flight crew was fine, but it sure did not feel like first class. Delta to me dropped the ball by giving me a connecting flight. By the time we got to Raleigh we would have missed the next flight. Lucky for me the flight never came so now I was stuck waiting for a later flight that came in late also.

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

This flight is frequently delayed. The connections seemingly are more frequently delayed. I’ve missed connections as a result twice on the same route to charlotte then Charleston. Final destination arrival has been the next day, twice in a row. No pilots, no crew. Too many excuses. Unfortunately, my days with American are over.

Entertainment was okay not because anything was wrong but it is a short flight so having no wifi is annoying but understandable. Crew was outstanding as usual

Those seats were way too narrow. I had the middle seat, one person was a very skinny person and we still couldn’t avoid touching each other anytime one of us moved. The other person was larger and we were basically sitting in each others lap the entire flight. There was zero entertainment. The flight was long enough to justify tvs, but no. Gotta sit there in your infant seat and twiddle your thumbs.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Flight boarded without pilots. Sat on plane for 3 hrs. after over an hour late boarding. Plane never took off. Had to deplane near midnight. Line for rebooking was 3 hours + long. I had to leave.

Columbia - Des Moines Flights

Departure:

Columbia (CAE)United States

Destination:

Des Moines (DSM)United States

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Des Moines - Columbia

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