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Cheap flights from Columbia to Des Moines (CAE - DSM) from $574

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 6/14. 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.
CAE — DSM
Jun 12 — Jun 191
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Cheap flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Columbia (CAE) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 7, 2024.

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May

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$462

Round-trip from

$323
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2024
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From Columbia Metropolitan to Des Moines
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Columbia to Des Moines?

Leaving on a Sunday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 122% on the overall cost on flights from Columbia to Des Moines.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from Columbia in November are about $368 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $176.

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

It’s optimal to fly from Columbia to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Columbia to Des Moines flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Columbia to Des Moines specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Prices were last updated on June 7, 2024.
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$574
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/196:52 amDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$654
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/195:54 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$659
Sat 6/158:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/184:02 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$672
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/189:34 amDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$750
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/195:54 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$755
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$760
Sat 6/155:30 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Wed 6/192:21 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/7$770
Sat 6/158:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$801

Columbia to Des Moines 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Columbia and Des Moines in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$574
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/196:52 amDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$654
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/195:54 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$659
Sat 6/158:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/184:02 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$672
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/189:34 amDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$750
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/195:54 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$755
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$760
Sat 6/155:30 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Wed 6/192:21 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/7$770
Sat 6/158:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$801

Columbia to Des Moines flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Columbia to Des Moines for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,048,502 searches. Data last updated June 7, 2024.
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$574
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/196:52 amDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$654
Fri 6/148:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/195:54 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$659
Sat 6/158:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/184:02 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$672
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/189:34 amDSM - CAE
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$750
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/195:54 amDSM - CAE
2 stops7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$755
Sun 6/168:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$760
Sat 6/155:30 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Wed 6/192:21 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/7$770
Sat 6/158:39 pmCAE - DSM
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/173:49 pmDSM - CAE
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/7$801

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Columbia to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Columbia to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 Columbia to Des Moines

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Temperature and rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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  • Are there last-minute flights available from Columbia to Des Moines for under $600?

    There are currently 16+ open flights from Columbia to Des Moines within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What does CAE to DSM mean?

    Great question - CAE to DSM just means Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights!

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

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Columbia to Des Moines 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 Columbia to Des Moines with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Columbia to Des Moines 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 Columbia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Columbia to Des Moines?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Columbia to Des Moines 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 Columbia to Des Moines that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Columbia to Des Moines 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 Columbia to Des Moines?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Columbia to Des Moines 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 Columbia to Des Moines flight deals updated?

    The Columbia to Des Moines flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/7.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Des Moines (average of $323). Flying from Columbia to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $427). 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 Columbia to Des Moines

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American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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