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

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $279. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $393 and $768, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 101% 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, July can be a great choice for travel to Des Moines. Flights to Des Moines from Columbia in July are about $400 on average during July, but can be found for as low as $180.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Columbia-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Columbia-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$279 (American Airlines)
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$462

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Columbia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

Sat 6/217:36 pmCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/268:09 amDSM - CAE

1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$279

Sun 6/812:05 pmCAE - DSM

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/1110:31 amDSM - CAE

2 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$346

Sun 6/85:40 amCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 59mDelta

Wed 6/116:47 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop4h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$393

Fri 4/257:43 pmCAE - DSM

2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/283:34 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$699

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Sat 6/217:36 pmCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/268:09 amDSM - CAE

1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$279

Sun 6/812:05 pmCAE - DSM

1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 6/1110:31 amDSM - CAE

2 stops26h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$346

Sun 6/85:40 amCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 59mDelta

Wed 6/116:47 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop4h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/16

$393

Thu 5/110:26 amCAE - DSM

2 stops12h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/53:34 pmDSM - CAE

3 stops17h 17mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$768

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Fri 4/256:32 pmCAE - DSM

1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/287:25 amDSM - CAE

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$514

Fri 4/257:43 pmCAE - DSM

2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/283:34 pmDSM - CAE

1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$699

Thu 5/17:25 amCAE - DSM

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 5/54:04 pmDSM - CAE

2 stops6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$461

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CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Sat 6/21

7:36 pm-12:06 am

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 6/26

8:09 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$279

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

12:05 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

10:31 am-1:42 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$346

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 6/8

5:40 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 59m

Des Moines

Wed 6/11

6:47 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$393

ColumbiaDes Moines

CAE - DSM

CAEDSM

Columbia Metropolitan

Thu 5/1

10:26 am-9:52 pm

2 stops12h 26m

Des Moines

Mon 5/5

3:34 pm-9:51 am

3 stops17h 17m

$768

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Columbia-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Columbia-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Columbia-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Columbia-Des Moines 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 Columbia to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Columbia to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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.

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 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Columbia to Des Moines to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,667 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

7,917 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 Columbia to Des Moines round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $279. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $393 and $768, respectively. American Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Columbia to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Columbia to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Columbia to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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Delta	Cheapest$198	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$228	Average$438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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