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$61+ Cheap flights from Ohio to Des Moines (DSM)

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CLE — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$140
(Booking.com)

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$61
(Frontier)

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January

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September
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Cheapest flights from Ohio to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ohio to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/169:02 amDTW - DSM
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Sat 3/227:57 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$159
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:30 amPIT - DSM
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - PIT
2 stops20h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/53:03 pmCVG - DSM
1 stop9h 12mAllegiant Air
Thu 3/65:58 pmDSM - CVG
1 stop22h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/20$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2712:11 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/301:41 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop18h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/156:45 amDAY - DSM
1 stop5h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/225:06 amDSM - DAY
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/63:37 pmCLE - DSM
1 stop27h 20mFrontier
Mon 3/108:17 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$250
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/66:00 amCVG - DSM
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - CVG
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/78:26 amCAK - DSM
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/112:07 pmDSM - CAK
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/412:05 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops12h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/63:17 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop26h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$272
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/266:52 pmPIT - DSM
1 stop24h 19mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/298:30 amDSM - PIT
1 stop14h 05mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:29 amPIT - DSM
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Mon 3/175:00 pmDSM - PIT
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/58:15 amCLE - DSM
1 stop5h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/1212:49 pmDSM - CLE
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$287

Find flights from Ohio to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Ohio to Des Moines 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Ohio

Fly to

Des Moines

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/16

9:02 am-6:12 pm

1 stop10h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

7:57 pm-8:02 am

1 stop11h 05m

$159

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Thu 3/6

6:30 am-11:15 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-10:36 am

2 stops20h 04m

$219

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 3/5

3:03 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 12m

Des Moines

Thu 3/6

5:58 pm-5:33 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$227

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/27

12:11 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop12h 25m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

1:41 pm-9:19 am

1 stop18h 38m

$234

DaytonDes Moines

DAY - DSM

DAYDSM

Dayton

Sat 3/15

6:45 am-11:29 am

1 stop5h 44m

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

5:06 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 27m

$249

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE - DSM

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 3/6

3:37 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

8:17 pm-11:06 am

1 stop13h 49m

$250

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop11h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$256

AkronDes Moines

CAK - DSM

CAKDSM

Akron/Canton

Fri 3/7

8:26 am-1:33 pm

1 stop6h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 3/11

2:07 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$259

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH - DSM

CMHDSM

Columbus

Fri 4/4

12:05 pm-11:13 pm

2 stops12h 08m

Des Moines

Sun 4/6

3:17 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop26h 24m

$272

PittsburghDes Moines

PIT - DSM

PITDSM

Pittsburgh

Thu 3/13

6:29 am-11:14 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 3/17

5:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$287

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Best time to book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Ohio to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Ohio to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Ohio 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 OH to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Ohio to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Ohio to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Ohio to Des Moines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Ohio?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Ohio, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Ohio to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $61. Allegiant Air flights start at $150 while deals on American Airlines start at $153 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Ohio to Des Moines?

    While some choose either Cleveland Hopkins Intl - Des Moines or Columbus - Des Moines, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines is the most popular route from Ohio to Des Moines.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ohio 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 Ohio to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ohio to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Ohio 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 4 airlines flying from Ohio to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Ohio to Des Moines. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$200Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$220Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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