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$194+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CMH
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus (CMH). 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 February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$272
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$194
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$366
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Columbus
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Columbus. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

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 3/76:57 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Mon 3/1011:46 amCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$272
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.
Mon 3/102:07 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/113:41 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$287
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.
Mon 3/37:00 amDSM - CMH
2 stops36h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/510:01 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$299
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:30 pmDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Mon 3/174:33 pmCMH - DSM
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/19$307
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/215:45 amDSM - CMH
1 stop3h 20mSouthwest
Wed 3/263:00 pmCMH - DSM
2 stops8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$312
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/248:00 amDSM - CMH
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/276:00 amCMH - DSM
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$345

Find flights from Des Moines to Columbus within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Columbus 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.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Columbus

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

6:57 pm-2:56 pm

1 stop18h 59m

Columbus

Mon 3/10

11:46 am-5:57 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$272

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

2:07 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Columbus

Tue 3/11

3:41 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$287

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-8:24 pm

2 stops36h 24m

Columbus

Wed 3/5

10:01 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$299

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

5:00 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Columbus

Tue 3/18

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 25m

$307

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

5:45 am-10:05 am

1 stop3h 20m

Columbus

Wed 3/26

3:00 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$312

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Thu 4/24

8:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Columbus

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$345

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$194

Des MoinesColumbus

DSM - CMH

DSMCMH

Des Moines

Sun 3/16

7:12 pm-10:46 am

1 stop14h 34m

$341

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Deals found on 2/19

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Des Moines-Columbus Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Columbus Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Columbus Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Columbus Airport 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-Columbus Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Columbus

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 DSM to CMH?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Columbus. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Columbus Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

Rainfall in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Columbus Airport ranges from 2.3 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Columbus Airport when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

Temperature in Columbus by month

Plan your trip to Columbus by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Columbus Airport, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 30.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Columbus

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Columbus. 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 Columbus. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 from for flights from Des Moines to Columbus?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Columbus from Des Moines. Booking flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Columbus should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Columbus from 4 different airlines.

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

    Frontier, at $272, was found to be the cheapest airline from Des Moines to Columbus Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. Frontier is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Columbus 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 Columbus Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Columbus Airport (average of $254). Flying from Des Moines to Columbus Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Des Moines to Columbus

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$245Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$254Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$334Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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