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Cheap flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines from $186

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cincinnati to Des Moines departing on 8/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 1:18 pm
CVG
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DSM
8h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:31 pm - 12:29 am
DSM
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CVG
8h 58m
1 stop
$229Frontier
Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 14
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 1:18 pm
CVG
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DSM
8h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:31 pm - 12:29 am
DSM
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CVG
8h 58m
1 stop
$248Frontier
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
Delta Logo
10:51 am - 2:04 pm
CVG
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DSM
4h 13m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:40 pm
DSM
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CVG
4h 10m
1 stop
$249Delta
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
Southwest Logo
8:20 am - 11:30 am
CVG
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DSM
4h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 10:25 am
DSM
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CVG
3h 45m
1 stop
$251Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
7:30 pm - 9:55 pm
CVG
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DSM
3h 25m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 2:50 pm
DSM
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CVG
8h 15m
2 stops
$258Southwest
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 14
Frontier Logo
8:30 pm - 1:34 pm
CVG
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DSM
18h 04m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 7:35 pm
DSM
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CVG
28h 16m
1 stop
$260Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 7:25 pm
CVG
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DSM
13h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 10:25 am
DSM
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CVG
3h 45m
1 stop
$262Southwest
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 7
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:17 am
CVG
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DSM
5h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 8:33 pm
DSM
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CVG
4h 09m
1 stop
$263United Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 9:55 pm
CVG
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DSM
3h 40m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 8:10 pm
DSM
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CVG
4h 30m
1 stop
$264Southwest
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 9:55 pm
CVG
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DSM
15h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 2:50 pm
DSM
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CVG
8h 15m
2 stops
$274Southwest
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 14

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United Airlines flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Cincinnati to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Aug 4
CVG6:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
5h 17m
1 stop
DSM10:17 amDes Moines
Aug 5
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
4h 09m
1 stop
CVG8:33 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$263
United Airlines
Aug 11
CVG9:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 20m
1 stop
DSM12:20 pmDes Moines
Aug 12
DSM1:21 pmDes Moines
4h 51m
1 stop
CVG7:12 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$329
United Airlines
Aug 4
CVG10:18 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
12h 04m
2 stops
DSM9:22 pmDes Moines
Aug 5
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
8h 37m
1 stop
CVG3:57 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$334

Southwest flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Cincinnati to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Sep 5
CVG8:20 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 10m
1 stop
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
Sep 7
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
3h 45m
1 stop
CVG10:25 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$251
Southwest
Oct 13
CVG7:30 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
3h 25m
1 stop
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
Oct 14
DSM5:35 amDes Moines
8h 15m
2 stops
CVG2:50 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$258
Southwest
Sep 5
CVG6:40 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
13h 45m
2 stops
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
Sep 7
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
3h 45m
1 stop
CVG10:25 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
$262

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cincinnati 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
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CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/9

6:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

2:31 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 58m

$229

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/9

6:05 am-1:18 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Des Moines

Mon 10/12

2:31 pm-12:29 am

1 stop8h 58m

$248

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/4

10:51 am-2:04 pm

1 stop4h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

5:30 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$249
Quickest round-trip

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 9/5

8:20 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

5:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 45m

$251

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 10/13

7:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

5:35 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$258

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 8/27

8:30 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop18h 04m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

2:19 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop28h 16m

$260

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 9/5

6:40 am-7:25 pm

2 stops13h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 9/7

5:40 am-10:25 am

1 stop3h 45m

$262

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

3:24 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$263

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 8/4

7:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 8/5

2:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$264

CincinnatiDes Moines

CVG - DSM

CVGDSM

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 10/13

7:10 am-9:55 pm

2 stops15h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

5:35 am-2:50 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$274

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in January, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Cincinnati to Des Moines during September average around $297.

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Cheap Cincinnati to Des Moines (CVG to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

5h 24m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Cincinnati to Des Moines takes 5h 24m
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Cincinnati to Des Moines.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Cincinnati to Des Moines

  • How far is Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Des Moines by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky to Des Moines is 509.1 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 24m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Cincinnati to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from Cincinnati to Des Moines

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Rating
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,801 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $297Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,456 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $304Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,966 reviews
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