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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Columbia (DSM - CAE) from $223

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/4. 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.
DSM — CAE
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Columbia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbia (CAE). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$480

Round-trip from

$329
High demand for flights, 33% potential price rise
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
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From Des Moines to Columbia Metropolitan
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbia?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 47%.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Columbia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Columbia from Des Moines average $338. You can even find prices in April for less than $338, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $130. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Columbia from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 49%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to CAE?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Columbia in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Cheap Des Moines to Columbia flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Columbia specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 12, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Des Moines to Columbia in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 7/46:54 amDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/114:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$223
Thu 7/49:35 amDSM - CAE
2 stops6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/114:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$270
Thu 7/48:00 amDSM - CAE
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/116:30 amCAE - DSM
2 stops10h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$453

Des Moines to Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Des Moines to Columbia in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Thu 7/46:54 amDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 10mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/114:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$223
Fri 9/276:38 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Sun 9/296:59 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$243
Fri 9/206:38 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Sat 9/216:00 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/11$257
Thu 7/49:35 amDSM - CAE
2 stops6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/114:28 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$270
Sat 9/213:19 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/226:30 amCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$310
Fri 10/46:38 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Sun 10/66:59 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$318
Fri 10/45:15 pmDSM - CAE
2 stops22h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/66:30 amCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$383
Fri 10/254:10 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/276:02 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$418
Fri 9/276:03 amDSM - CAE
2 stops8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/295:54 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$419

Find flights from Des Moines to Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.

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Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 7/4

1 stop6h 10m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/11

1 stop7h 49m

$223

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 9/27

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/29

1 stop4h 20m

$243

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 9/20

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 9/21

1 stop5h 13m

$257

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 7/4

2 stops6h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 7/11

1 stop7h 49m

$270

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 9/21

1 stop4h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/22

1 stop5h 11m

$310

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 10/4

1 stop4h 15m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/6

1 stop4h 20m

$318

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 10/4

2 stops22h 34m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/6

1 stop4h 58m

$383

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 10/25

1 stop6h 47m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 10/27

1 stop5h 37m

$418

Des MoinesColumbia Metropolitan

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 9/21

2 stops12h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 9/22

1 stop5h 11m

$430

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Deals found on 6/11

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Columbia. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Columbia flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Columbia

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Temperature and rainfall in Columbia by month

Plan your trip to Columbia by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CAE

Temperature

44.6 - 82.4 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 44.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Columbia. Reviews last updated June 12, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Des Moines to Columbia have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

When I was going to board, one of the staff members told me that I could not board with my passport bag because it was tree items and I would need to check a bag. This was so stupid ! The bag was small. So I had to put my things in my pockets, put the funny bag inside the other bag. Then go throw it. Then in the plane put everything back again in my funny bag.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Columbia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Columbia for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $223, but on average you can expect to pay $412.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia round-trip?

    Currently priced at $223, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Columbia and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $243 and $310, respectively. American Airlines is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does DSM to CAE mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to CAE flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbia (average of $329). Flying from Des Moines to Columbia in July is currently the most expensive (average of $395). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2024.
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American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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