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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Ohio

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Cleveland
Cleveland1 stop$343
Cincinnati
Cincinnati1 stop$333
Dayton
Dayton2 stops$354
Akron
Akron1 stop$349
Toledo
Toledo1 stop$1,000
Cleveland
Cleveland1 stop$343
Cincinnati
Cincinnati1 stop$333
Dayton
Dayton2 stops$354
Akron
Akron1 stop$349
Toledo
Toledo1 stop$1,000
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Ohio flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Des Moines to Ohio recently?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from Des Moines to Ohio on KAYAK in the last week:

• Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) from $333
• Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) from $343
• Akron/Canton (CAK) from $349

How do fares into airports in Ohio compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Ohio from Des Moines are:

• Akron/Canton (CAK) (avg. price $348)
• Dayton (DAY) (avg. price $356)
• Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE) (avg. price $388)

What's the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Ohio?

January is typically the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Ohio, with round-trip fares averaging $331. April and October are usually the most expensive, averaging $513 and $486, respectively.

How do fares from Des Moines to Ohio vary by day of the week?

On average, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Ohio and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 36% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Wednesday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Des Moines to Ohio?

It's cheapest to fly to Ohio at night with average prices of $327. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $413.

Key details for Des Moines to Ohio flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$153
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 24% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Cincinnati

Your Des Moines to Ohio flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Des Moines to Ohio?

    Yes. Fares from Des Moines to Ohio are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $335 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Des Moines to Ohio?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Des Moines to Ohio have typically cost between $335 and $504.

  • What are the main airports serving Ohio?

    There are 16 airports in Ohio. 36% of KAYAK users choose Columbus (CMH) as their arrival airport, while 33% choose Cleveland Hopkins Intl (CLE).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Des Moines to Ohio?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Des Moines to Ohio. One-stop options include Southwest and United Airlines.

  • Which destinations in Ohio can I fly nonstop from Des Moines?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from Des Moines to Ohio. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is Columbus.

  • Which cabin classes are available from Des Moines to Ohio?

    On flights from Des Moines to Ohio you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Ohio?

    Ohio is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • Great American Ballpark
    • Greater Columbus Convention Center
    • Ohio Stadium
    • Progressive Field

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Ohio flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in January to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in April will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Wednesday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 36% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Akron/Canton (CAK) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Columbus, the most popular destination in Ohio. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Cleveland, Cincinnati and Sandusky.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Ohio

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Ohio? 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 4220 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

We were stressed about landing as our connecting flight was about to start boarding, being unfamiliar with the airport or where the gates were. We exited the plane to discover we were at the gate we needed. We would be getting back on the same plane but nobody told us we could have just stayed onboard. My wife and I were seated on aisle seats across from each other. We asked if there was a way we could sit together. Once we were at cruising altitude they let us move to an unoccupied row so that was nice.

6.0 GoodJoshua, Nov 2026
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We were stressed about landing as our connecting flight was about to start boarding, being unfamiliar with the airport or where the gates were. We exited the plane to discover we were at the gate we needed. We would be getting back on the same plane but nobody told us we could have just stayed onboard. My wife and I were seated on aisle seats across from each other. We asked if there was a way we could sit together. Once we were at cruising altitude they let us move to an unoccupied row so that was nice.

I fly out every other weekend and this is the 4th time my flight has been delayed at Southwest. I will be flying out twice a month on average for the next 6-7 months. If this is your average ‘on time’ I’ll probably be flying another airline.

The WiFi did not work three hours of productivity lost. 15 people from the firm were on the flight. Loss of revenue

Very rude stewardess; there was a senior citizen woman next to me who asked the stewardess for help getting her purse out of the overhead bin, and it was as though she asked the stewardess for $1M . . . . I was shocked how rude that stewardess was. The stewardess also refused to get the senior citizen woman a drink about half way thru the flight, telling her that we were almost landing . . . . that stewardess made my flight (and in particular the flight of the senior citizen next to me) very uncomfortable

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Other than a bit of a delay, everything was good. Again, the boarding process and picking seats is the only thing I don't enjoy.

Short flight with plenty of open seats. Drinks and snacks were still provided even on such a short flight. <1 hr

I had a wonderful flight, but the only thing that annoyed me was how crowded TSA was. I still believe airports and all planes work together to bunch everyone together to drive up cost.

My experience with Southwest as a whole was good but coming out of Cancun to Chicago it was terrible. Not only was it a language barrier with customer service we stood there to ask questions and they act like they didn't even see you. So the first come approach is not all that great anymore.

Always a great experience. Crew is great at communicating things during flight

Everything was great, from the flight and crew to the seating and snacks.

I didn't really interact with any of the crew since we had a bumpy ride and no refreshments were distributed.

There were weather issues in the area apparently; however, that was not obvious from what we saw outside of LaGuardia. We were delayed leaving (which I understand); however, once we were on the plane we didn't leave for a long time. It may have been two hours?? - all I know is that we sat there for a long time with no information as to why we were not taking off. Finally, after 45 minutes to an hour (maybe?), the pilot gave us an update that no planes were able to go in the our flight path direction (or something like that) due to weather. There was nothing additional added. What does this mean? Why is this? What are the options? When will you give us another update? There were no updates for maybe another 30-45 minutes. There was no explanation as to why we couldn't be rerouted to avoid the weather. We had no information at all. We just sat on the plane (for about 2 hours) with very limited information. All I would have wanted is an explanation as to what was going on. Tell me there is bad weather coming our way. Tell me they are working to reroute us around it (which is what they did). Tell me SOMETHING.

The Columbus-based WestJet crews that cover Delta commuter flights between LGA and CMH are excellent - this team included. Our flight today landed 40 minutes early, which is unheard of when flying out of LaGuardia. I've flown with the same crew in more challenging conditions, and they always rise to the occasion with helpful communication to the passengers so that we may manage expectations.

Flight attendant was very poor in taking care or showing attention. I slept up front for a few and missed the snacks. She saw me many times, went by me many times and never once asked if I needed anything. The whole 2 hours flight. And this is to a Diamond member in first.

The team was wonderful. The entertainment screens were not working, so they recommended that we use the plane wifi to watch entertainment on our phones and none of the Delta entertainment links worked. Extremely frustrating process.

All the amenities was wonderful, if they could keep their prices that low. I'd fly with them all the time.

The WiFi was horrific. I fly delta often and love their (usually reliable and free) WiFi. On this flight it was intermittent and when it did connect was extremely slow. I couldn’t get any work done while I was on the flight which was extremely frustrating. I was also in the exit row seat where there is now immediate seat in front of you, so while the leg room was nice, I couldn’t even watch the TV when the internet wasn’t working. Finally, for the last 20 mins of the flight, the announcement indicator came on the TV screens and took them over, even though no announcement was being made. Really disappointed.

Boarding and crew were fantastic, but I paid for a window seat with no window. Seat 11D on a CRJ-900 apparently does not have a window. Lesson learned.

The gate agent was most helpful in getting me on to fly standby. I greatly appreciate it.

Very uncomfortable and cramped seats. Everything else was okay, the crew members were nice but nothing was exceptional.

Wifi is very frustrating - could not connect and therefore unable to work on the trip

Very Poor. Significant delays getting to Chicago and then very poor communication on delays in Chicago to Cleveland. We could have rented a car and driven there faster than the delays ended up being.

I'm a United 1K member and have ben for 10 years. The gate agent had no control over the boarding process and had us passengers queued for hours as delays were announced. On the plane, the overhead air nozzle was broken so col over was powering through on me and the passenger next to me. Not a great experience for a million miler on United. Feel free to contact me. Josh Smigel - DM426089

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

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

Pushed back only to get deplaned due to a tire damaged by ground crew. They did at least go pretty fast. The bathrooms should be banned under the Geneva convention. No room to even sit straight on the toilet. The under-seat entertainment units block what little leg room there is.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

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