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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati from $129

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2:25 pm - 10:12 pmDSM-CVG
6h 47m1 stop
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6:18 am - 1:40 pmCVG-DSM
8h 22m1 stop
$150Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 11
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 10:12 pmDSM-CVG
6h 47m1 stop
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6:18 am - 1:40 pmCVG-DSM
8h 22m1 stop
$194Frontier
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
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2:22 pm - 9:17 pmDSM-CVG
29h 55m2 stops
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7:26 pm - 8:54 amCVG-DSM
14h 28m1 stop
$250
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
Delta Logo
5:56 pm - 10:33 pmDSM-CVG
3h 37m1 stop
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7:10 am - 1:28 pmCVG-DSM
7h 18m1 stop
$257Delta
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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 15
United Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 8:46 pmDSM-CVG
4h 21m1 stop
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11:20 am - 2:23 pmCVG-DSM
4h 03m1 stop
$266United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 11:33 pmDSM-CVG
9h 09m2 stops
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5:20 pm - 10:59 pmCVG-DSM
6h 39m1 stop
$271American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 10
Delta Logo
5:12 pm - 11:56 pmDSM-CVG
5h 44m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:26 amCVG-DSM
5h 21m1 stop
$275Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:58 pmDSM-CVG
5h 58m1 stop
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12:55 pm - 5:37 pmCVG-DSM
5h 42m1 stop
$282American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 24
United Airlines Logo
11:26 am - 4:41 pmDSM-CVG
4h 15m1 stop
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9:00 am - 12:14 pmCVG-DSM
4h 14m1 stop
$297United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Fri, Nov 21
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10:14 am - 11:56 amDSM-CVG
24h 42m1 stop
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7:30 am - 1:32 pmCVG-DSM
31h 02m2 stops
$298
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Wed, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 7

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Cincinnati flight tickets
Frontier
Sep 5
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 47m
1 stop
CVG10:12 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Sep 11
CVG6:18 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 22m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$150
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Frontier
Sep 12
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 47m
1 stop
CVG10:12 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Sep 14
CVG6:18 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 22m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$194
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Frontier
Sep 12
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 47m
1 stop
CVG10:12 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Sep 15
CVG6:18 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 22m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$200
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Allegiant Air flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati

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Allegiant Air
Sep 5
DSM2:22 pmDes Moines
22h 56m
2 stops
CVG2:18 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Sep 11
CVG7:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
26h 54m
1 stop
DSM8:54 amDes Moines
$281
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Allegiant Air
Sep 3
DSM10:14 amDes Moines
24h 42m
1 stop
CVG11:56 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Sep 7
CVG7:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
26h 54m
1 stop
DSM8:54 amDes Moines
$288
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Allegiant Air
Aug 25
DSM9:05 amDes Moines
13h 08m
1 stop
CVG11:13 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Aug 27
CVG6:22 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
28h 57m
1 stop
DSM10:19 pmDes Moines
$482
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati 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 August 21, 2025.
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Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/11

6:18 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$150

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Fri 9/12

2:25 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 9/14

6:18 am-1:40 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$194

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

2:22 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 9/11

7:26 pm-8:54 am

1 stop14h 28m

$250

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 10/14

5:56 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop3h 37m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 10/15

7:10 am-1:28 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$257

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

3:25 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop4h 21m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/25

11:20 am-2:23 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$266

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

1:24 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops9h 09m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 11/10

5:20 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$271

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

5:12 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 10/11

6:05 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 21m

$275

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

7:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 10/24

12:55 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$282

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

11:26 am-4:41 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Fri 11/21

9:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop4h 14m

$297

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

10:14 am-11:56 am

1 stop24h 42m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sun 9/7

7:30 am-1:32 pm

2 stops31h 02m

$298

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cincinnati?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cincinnati from Des Moines, with most prices found around $258. If you aren’t able to travel to Cincinnati during the month of August, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $336.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cincinnati?

According to our data, Monday is the cheapest day to fly to Cincinnati from Des Moines. The lowest ticket price found for a Monday departure recently was $351. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to depart from Des Moines because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $479.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Cincinnati?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Cincinnati is at noon. Flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati during this time can be as low as $354. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Cincinnati, so prices are often more expensive at around $371 per ticket.

When to book flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Des Moines to Cincinnati according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Des Moines to Cincinnati (DSM to CVG) flight deals and tips

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

    Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky is 509.1 mi away from Des Moines. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 3h 37m.

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

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Cincinnati

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $271Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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