What airlines fly to Cleveland?

Delta, United Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cleveland from Des Moines according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cleveland. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Cleveland on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Cleveland Hopkins Intl?

Delta, Southwest, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Cleveland Hopkins Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport?

There are 3 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl 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 Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cleveland Hopkins Intl 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 Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:25 pm - 3:40 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

18h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

5:20 pm - 7:35 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

27h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

$265Frontier

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

11:27 am - 6:26 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

5h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:00 pm - 10:33 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 33m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$309Delta

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

9:55 am - 4:49 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:50 am - 2:24 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 34m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$309United Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

10:57 am - 3:55 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

3h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 10:42 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$309Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

10:57 am - 3:55 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

3h 58m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:00 am - 10:42 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$309Delta

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

7:00 am - 6:25 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

10h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

4:35 pm - 7:45 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

$314Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

7:00 am - 6:25 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

10h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

1:25 pm - 7:45 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 20m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

$319Southwest

Tue, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 14

8:25 pm - 3:40 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

18h 15m1 stop Denver Intl

7:00 am - 5:47 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

11h 47m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$353Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

2:01 pm - 9:55 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:12 am - 8:56 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$403American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

6:55 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

4h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:00 am - 10:31 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$409United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

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3:09 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 49m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

5:29 pm - 9:08 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 39m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$484Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

3:09 pm - 11:58 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 49m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

5:29 pm - 9:08 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

28h 39m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$495Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

9:25 am - 9:07 amDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

22h 42m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

6:53 pm - 10:10 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

16h 17m1 stop Orlando

$522Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

2:40 pm - 8:25 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

4h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:25 am - 1:20 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 55m1 stop Denver Intl

$596Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

6:10 am - 5:00 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

9h 50m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

8:20 pm - 11:10 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

3h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$601Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

7:15 am - 5:45 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

4:50 pm - 11:10 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 20m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

$606Southwest

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 1

5:35 pm - 11:54 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

5h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

8:07 am - 2:09 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$924Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 am - 1:06 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

4:23 pm - 9:23 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,102United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

6:00 am - 1:06 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 06m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 12:41 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 41m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,389United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

10:59 am - 9:00 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

9h 01m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

2:20 pm - 7:11 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 51m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Minneapolis St Paul

$2,805Delta

Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 6

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Nov 10

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

10h 25m

2 stops

CLE6:25 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

Nov 14

CLE4:35 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

4h 10m

1 stop

DSM7:45 pmDes Moines

$314

Southwest

Nov 10

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

10h 25m

2 stops

CLE6:25 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

Nov 14

CLE1:25 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 20m

2 stops

DSM7:45 pmDes Moines

$319

Southwest

Oct 24

DSM1:20 pmDes Moines

7h 40m

2 stops

CLE10:00 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

Oct 31

CLE9:05 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

3h 45m

1 stop

DSM11:50 amDes Moines

$346

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Cleveland

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American Airlines

Oct 15

DSM2:01 pmDes Moines

6h 54m

1 stop

CLE9:55 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

Oct 22

CLE5:12 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

4h 44m

1 stop

DSM8:56 amDes Moines

$403

American Airlines

Nov 25

DSM11:28 amDes Moines

7h 00m

1 stop

CLE7:28 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

Nov 26

CLE5:00 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

5h 01m

1 stop

DSM9:01 amDes Moines

$410

American Airlines

Nov 25

DSM1:58 pmDes Moines

7h 21m

2 stops

CLE10:19 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

Nov 26

CLE5:00 amCleveland Hopkins Intl

5h 01m

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DSM9:01 amDes Moines

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5:20 pm-7:35 pm

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1 stop5h 42m

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7:00 am-6:25 pm

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4:35 pm-7:45 pm

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DSM Des Moines - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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Tue 11/10

7:00 am-6:25 pm

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Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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1:25 pm-7:45 pm

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$319

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DSM Des Moines - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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Mon 10/26

8:25 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sun 11/1

7:00 am-5:47 pm

2 stops11h 47m

$353

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DSM Des Moines - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

DSMCLE

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

2:01 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 10/22

5:12 am-8:56 am

1 stop4h 44m

$403

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DSM Des Moines - CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

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Des Moines

Thu 10/15

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Thu 10/22

7:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

$409

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Cleveland?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $337 to $482.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $265.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cleveland?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Cleveland. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $0. If you’re not able to fly to Cleveland in January, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Cleveland during November average around $296.

How have Des Moines to Cleveland flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Des Moines to Cleveland flights are approximately 22% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$155
Fastest flight time	3h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cleveland from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $155. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Cleveland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $265.

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Cleveland takes 3h 50m

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How far is Des Moines to Cleveland Hopkins Intl by plane?
The distance between Des Moines and Cleveland Hopkins Intl is about 616.3 mi. Flights usually cover this in 3h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport?
There are 3 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Cleveland Hopkins Intl 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 Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cleveland Hopkins Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cleveland Hopkins Intl 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 Cleveland Hopkins Intl 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 Cleveland?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Des Moines to Cleveland is United Airlines, representing 46% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Delta at 31% and Southwest at 22%.

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Southwest	PriceFrom $237	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,201 reviews	Search Southwest flights
Delta	PriceFrom $294	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,612 reviews	Search Delta flights
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