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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati from $161

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American Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 7:14 pm
DSM
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CVG
6h 14m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:13 pm - 11:49 pm
CVG
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DSM
8h 36m
1 stop
$238American Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 2:24 pm
DSM
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CVG
17h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:35 am - 7:14 pm
CVG
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DSM
12h 39m
1 stop
$271Frontier
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 8:15 pm
DSM
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CVG
3h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 11:25 am
CVG
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DSM
3h 50m
1 stop
$297Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 11:20 pm
DSM
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CVG
6h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 10:10 pm
CVG
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DSM
3h 35m
1 stop
$302Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 11:20 pm
DSM
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CVG
6h 40m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:10 pm
CVG
-
DSM
7h 20m
2 stops
$307Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
4:20 pm - 9:10 pm
DSM
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CVG
3h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:35 pm - 10:10 pm
CVG
-
DSM
3h 35m
1 stop
$309Southwest
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:40 pm
DSM
-
CVG
6h 10m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:35 pm - 8:55 pm
CVG
-
DSM
7h 20m
1 stop
$314Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 2:24 pm
DSM
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CVG
17h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:43 pm - 7:16 pm
CVG
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DSM
24h 33m
2 stops
$315Frontier
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 2:24 pm
DSM
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CVG
17h 03m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:29 pm
CVG
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DSM
8h 29m
1 stop
$317Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Mar 26
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 6:00 pm
DSM
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CVG
20h 39m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:35 am - 7:14 pm
CVG
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DSM
12h 39m
1 stop
$319Frontier
Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

Delta flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Cincinnati flight tickets
Delta
Mar 28
DSM4:25 pmDes Moines
6h 28m
1 stop
CVG11:53 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Apr 4
CVG1:00 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 54m
1 stop
DSM4:54 pmDes Moines
$321
Delta
Mar 18
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
4h 19m
1 stop
CVG11:34 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Mar 22
CVG6:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
5h 09m
1 stop
DSM10:09 amDes Moines
$598
Delta
Jul 12
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
6h 07m
1 stop
CVG1:27 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Jul 18
CVG8:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
10h 09m
2 stops
DSM5:09 pmDes Moines
$1,031

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Cincinnati flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 21
DSM12:00 pmDes Moines
6h 14m
1 stop
CVG7:14 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Apr 25
CVG4:13 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
8h 36m
1 stop
DSM11:49 pmDes Moines
$238
American Airlines
May 1
DSM2:16 pmDes Moines
6h 24m
1 stop
CVG9:40 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
May 4
CVG5:00 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
4h 26m
1 stop
DSM8:26 amDes Moines
$344
American Airlines
Mar 27
DSM10:04 amDes Moines
6h 52m
1 stop
CVG5:56 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
Apr 3
CVG3:35 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky
7h 24m
1 stop
DSM9:59 pmDes Moines
$368

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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 February 14, 2026.
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Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

12:00 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/25

4:13 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$238

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

8:21 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop17h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/6

7:35 am-7:14 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$271

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

3:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/7

8:35 am-11:25 am

1 stop3h 50m

$297

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

3:40 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/7

7:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$302

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

3:40 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Tue 4/7

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$307

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Mon 4/27

4:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Wed 4/29

7:35 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 35m

$309

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-12:40 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Sat 4/25

2:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$314

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

8:21 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop17h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/26

7:43 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$315

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Mon 3/23

8:21 pm-2:24 pm

1 stop17h 03m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$317

Des MoinesCincinnati

DSM - CVG

DSMCVG

Des Moines

Mon 3/30

8:21 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 39m

Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

Mon 4/6

7:35 am-7:14 pm

1 stop12h 39m

$319

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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 April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $291.

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Fastest flight time

4h 17m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cincinnati takes 4h 17m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Cincinnati.
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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 4h 17m.

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

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Cincinnati

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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,203 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $258Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,288 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,289 reviews
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