CAE - DSM

$274 Find Cheap Flights from Columbia to Des Moines - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$307
American Airlines
Fri 9/11Mon 9/14
CAE - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
American Airlines
Wed 9/2
CAE - DSM • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between Columbia and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $375 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 4h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 11:41 pm
CAE
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DSM
5h 54m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 12:03 am
DSM
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CAE
5h 07m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 6:41 pm
CAE
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DSM
6h 55m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:08 pm - 7:17 pm
DSM
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CAE
5h 09m
1 stop
$307American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 29
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 12:20 pm
CAE
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DSM
6h 55m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 5:03 pm
DSM
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CAE
10h 18m
2 stops
$312United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 10:43 am
CAE
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DSM
6h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 11:09 am
DSM
-
CAE
4h 29m
1 stop
$319Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
5:38 pm - 9:23 pm
CAE
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DSM
4h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pm
DSM
-
CAE
7h 21m
2 stops
$324United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 30
United Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 9:23 pm
CAE
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DSM
12h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:21 pm
DSM
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CAE
7h 21m
2 stops
$370United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
United Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 9:40 pm
CAE
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DSM
5h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 1:43 pm
DSM
-
CAE
6h 38m
1 stop
$375United Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
7:42 am - 1:25 pm
CAE
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DSM
6h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 10:27 pm
DSM
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CAE
5h 14m
1 stop
$381American Airlines
Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
12:46 pm - 7:19 pm
CAE
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DSM
7h 33m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 10:59 pm
DSM
-
CAE
8h 04m
2 stops
$411American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
1:53 pm - 9:36 pm
CAE
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DSM
8h 43m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:56 pm - 12:03 am
DSM
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CAE
5h 07m
1 stop
$415American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbia to Des Moines flights

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.

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

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 5 days.

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Columbia to Des Moines were found on American Airlines ($307) and United Airlines ($312).

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Cheapest flight

$274
Flight from Columbia to Des Moines

When to book flights from Columbia to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Columbia to Des Moines 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 flights from Columbia to Des Moines

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbia to Des Moines was $274 for a one-way ticket and $307 for a round-trip.

  • 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?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Columbia and Des Moines, with oneworld 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 $330 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $379 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Columbia to Des Moines

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Columbia (CAE)
Des Moines (DSM)