CMH - DSM

$143 Find Cheap Flights from Columbus to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Columbus to Des Moines departing on 4/9. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$322
Overall average: $306
Delta
Tue 4/21Sat 4/25
CMH - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$143
Typical prices: $234-$353
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/9
CMH - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $322 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $304 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 47m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Columbus to Des Moines (CMH-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Columbus 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Columbus to Des Moines

Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:05 am
CMH
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DSM
6h 05m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:23 pm - 10:40 pm
DSM
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CMH
5h 17m
1 stop
$322Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 2:05 pm
CMH
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DSM
7h 50m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 9:50 am
DSM
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CMH
3h 15m
1 stop
$327Southwest
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 11:45 am
CMH
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DSM
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 8:35 pm
DSM
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CMH
4h 20m
1 stop
$333Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Apr 25
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 10:16 am
CMH
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DSM
4h 06m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:31 pm - 12:43 am
DSM
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CMH
5h 12m
1 stop
$336Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 11:05 pm
CMH
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DSM
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:40 pm
DSM
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CMH
6h 10m
2 stops
$338Southwest
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 1:09 pm
CMH
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DSM
17h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 10:32 pm
DSM
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CMH
13h 02m
1 stop
$343Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, May 14
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 11:08 am
CMH
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DSM
5h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:28 pm - 11:55 pm
DSM
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CMH
5h 27m
1 stop
$347Delta
Thu, Apr 23 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 1:09 pm
CMH
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DSM
17h 54m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 7:35 pm
DSM
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CMH
28h 31m
2 stops
$350Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
United Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 12:29 pm
CMH
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DSM
7h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:04 am - 3:27 pm
DSM
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CMH
6h 23m
1 stop
$352United Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Tue, Jun 2
Southwest Logo
8:00 pm - 11:05 pm
CMH
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DSM
4h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:15 am
DSM
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CMH
3h 45m
1 stop
$353Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Columbus to Des Moines flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Columbus Airport to Des Moines, 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 Columbus Airport to Des Moines is November, where tickets cost $277 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $648 and $557 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$143
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Columbus to Des Moines

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Columbus Airport to Des Moines was $143 for a one-way ticket and $322 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Columbus to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $550 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $317 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus with another airline. Booking your flights between Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Columbus to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Columbus 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Columbus to Des Moines? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4325 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

the crew cancel the morning service due to the weather. Then the flight got deverted to Nashville . we were on the ground for over two hours the only gave us water once... no food or any snacks.... the crew should have handled better and offered something to passengers.

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Good quick flight on a small but comfortable plane. I'm 6'3 and had plenty of space.

Experience was great - no complaints. Took off on time, landed early. Got to the gate relatively quickly - took a little bit of extra time to deplane but nothing excessive.

Economy plus was so cramped I could not use my laptop. It was beyond bad.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

United is one airline which regardless of how many separate United tickets in existence, if one flight breaks down, the airline will take care of all the flights.

Both our flights were delayed. Almost didn’t get in the second flight. Staff was rude to the bone.

Both my flight where delayed Had 25min to make it to my transfer flight

Everything was on time and service on the flight was great!

Wifi Bluetooth features for watching in flight movie was horrible. Screen kept blacking out no connection of sound although it said connected. Other than that smooth trip .

The travel company that you have on your site did me so wrong. I don’t know how it happened, but they put my son‘s name on my plane ticket flying to Vietnam. Along with his birthday. They would not have let me fly from Fort Myers to Ho Chi Minh City. I don’t think that I can ever use your service again. I typed my information into the browser along with my passport number and four days before I’m leaving I have to quickly search another ticket to fly out here.

Flight was scheduled at 11:26am but they keep Delaying until midnight. They waited at airport restless.

Rough flight No beverage service due to turbulence Bottom Seat cushion was non existent

Great experience. Good dinner and service. FA's were very nice and attentive.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

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