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3:31 pm - 10:26 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:57 pm - 10:16 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
6h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$315American Airlines
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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3:31 pm - 11:24 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:05 pm - 6:52 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
Delta Logo
2:58 pm - 9:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
5h 41m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:35 am - 10:53 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
6h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:53 pm - 11:51 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
3h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:02 pm - 10:38 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
5h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
3:31 pm - 11:24 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 11:00 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
5h 20m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$339American Airlines
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:31 pm - 11:24 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
6h 53m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 11:05 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
6h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 11:08 amDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 10:53 amCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
4h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6
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8:00 am - 1:54 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:02 pm - 11:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
9h 13m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$344United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14
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8:00 am - 1:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
4h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:02 pm - 9:25 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
7h 23m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$344United Airlines
Thu, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 14
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6:15 am - 2:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-CAE Columbia Metropolitan
7h 12m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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5:45 pm - 11:15 pmCAE  Columbia Metropolitan-DSM Des Moines
6h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$355United Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 14

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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to Columbia

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United Airlines
Dec 6
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
4h 54m
1 stop
CAE1:54 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Dec 14
CAE3:02 pmColumbia Metropolitan
9h 13m
2 stops
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
$344
United Airlines
Dec 6
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
7h 12m
2 stops
CAE2:27 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Dec 14
CAE5:45 pmColumbia Metropolitan
6h 30m
1 stop
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
$355
United Airlines
Dec 6
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
7h 12m
2 stops
CAE2:27 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Dec 14
CAE3:02 pmColumbia Metropolitan
7h 23m
2 stops
DSM9:25 pmDes Moines
$360

American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Columbia

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Columbia flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 9
DSM3:31 pmDes Moines
5h 55m
1 stop
CAE10:26 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Jan 12
CAE4:57 pmColumbia Metropolitan
6h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:16 pmDes Moines
$315
American Airlines
Nov 14
DSM7:23 amDes Moines
7h 51m
1 stop
CAE4:14 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Nov 18
CAE6:20 amColumbia Metropolitan
5h 01m
1 stop
DSM10:21 amDes Moines
$369
American Airlines
Jan 9
DSM3:31 pmDes Moines
5h 55m
1 stop
CAE10:26 pmColumbia Metropolitan
Jan 12
CAE11:57 amColumbia Metropolitan
8h 16m
2 stops
DSM7:13 pmDes Moines
$383

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DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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Des Moines

Sat 1/9

3:31 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Columbia Metropolitan

Tue 1/12

4:57 pm-10:16 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$315

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Des Moines

Mon 12/7

3:31 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/14

2:05 pm-6:52 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$339

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

2:58 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/6

5:35 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 18m

$339
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Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

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Des Moines

Thu 12/10

6:53 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop3h 58m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/14

6:02 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$339

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Mon 12/7

3:31 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/14

6:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$339

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

3:31 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/14

5:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$339

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

5:20 am-11:08 am

1 stop4h 48m

Columbia Metropolitan

Sun 12/6

7:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$339

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

8:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/14

3:02 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$344

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

8:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/14

3:02 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops7h 23m

$344

Des MoinesColumbia

DSM Des Moines - CAE Columbia Metropolitan

DSMCAE

Des Moines

Sun 12/6

6:15 am-2:27 pm

2 stops7h 12m

Columbia Metropolitan

Mon 12/14

5:45 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$355

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Columbia?

The cheapest month to fly to Columbia from Des Moines is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Columbia in February, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Des Moines to Columbia during January average around $274.

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Best Price Found

$284

Fastest flight time

4h 38m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Columbia from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $284. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $315.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Columbia takes 4h 38m
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Columbia. There are no popular flight routes from Des Moines to Columbia.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Columbia

  • How far is Des Moines to Columbia Metropolitan by plane?

    There are 862.4 mi between Des Moines and Columbia Metropolitan. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 38m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Columbia Metropolitan Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Columbia Metropolitan 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 Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Columbia Metropolitan Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Columbia Metropolitan 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 Columbia Metropolitan 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 Columbia?

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DeltaPriceFrom $308Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,696 reviews
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7.0
12,230 reviews
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