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

Currently priced at $249, 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 $254 and $489, respectively. American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Columbia?

When booking a flight from Des Moines to Columbia, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Tuesday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 63%.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Columbia from Des Moines average $340. You can even find prices in February for less than $340, as users have found deals to Columbia from as low as $246. The month of October 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 27%.

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 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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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.

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

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

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Round-trip from	$249 (American Airlines)
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Average price	$363

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Thu 3/67:29 amDSM - CAE

1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Thu 3/135:31 pmCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$249

Fri 4/252:14 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop6h 37mDelta

Tue 4/295:40 amCAE - DSM

2 stops6h 46mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$254

Fri 1/243:28 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/16:15 amCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$439

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Thu 3/67:29 amDSM - CAE

1 stop7h 53mAmerican Airlines

Thu 3/135:31 pmCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$249

Fri 4/252:14 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop6h 37mDelta

Tue 4/295:40 amCAE - DSM

2 stops6h 46mDelta

Deal found 1/20

$254

Tue 2/48:00 amDSM - CAE

1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/89:45 amCAE - DSM

2 stops11h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$489

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Fri 1/243:28 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 2/16:15 amCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$439

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Sat 3/226:45 pmDSM - CAE

2 stops14h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/20

$400

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Price

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

7:29 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 3/13

5:31 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$249

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 4/25

2:14 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 4/29

5:40 am-11:26 am

2 stops6h 46m

$254

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

8:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 2/8

9:45 am-8:32 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$489

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM - CAE

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

6:45 pm-9:50 am

2 stops14h 05m

$400

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Columbia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Columbia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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 $323). Flying from Des Moines to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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.

Rainfall in Columbia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 5.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.5 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Columbia by month

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,982 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,521 reviews

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia round-trip?
Currently priced at $249, 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 $254 and $489, respectively. American Airlines is 26% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Columbia?
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.
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 $323). Flying from Des Moines to Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Columbia

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$215	Average$342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$244	Average$335	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$247	Average$390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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