What is the cheapest airline that flies from Ohio to Des Moines?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from Ohio to Des Moines

How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Ohio, such as Columbus or Dayton, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 3h 51m and 4h 22m, respectively.

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

United Airlines, Delta and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Ohio according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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There are 4 operators available for flights from Ohio to Des Moines Airport as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio 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 Ohio to Des Moines Airport.

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

The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:42 pm - 10:21 pmCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

25h 39m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

9:07 am - 12:20 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

26h 13m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$288Multiple Airlines

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 13

9:18 pm - 12:40 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:23 am - 4:22 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$332American Airlines

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

1:24 pm - 4:46 pmCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

28h 22m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

11:39 am - 6:53 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

30h 14m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$332Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

11:23 am - 2:14 pmCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

3h 51m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:30 am - 4:51 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

6h 21m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$333United Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

2:15 pm - 7:19 pmCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

6h 04m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:15 pm - 6:57 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$343United Airlines

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

5:47 pm - 10:38 pmCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

5h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

11:01 am - 4:01 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

4h 00m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$343Delta

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15

8:37 pm - 12:33 amCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:14 am - 1:11 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$343American Airlines

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

11:27 am - 6:06 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

2:58 pm - 10:03 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$348Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Thu, Dec 17

7:30 pm - 10:05 pmCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

3h 35m1 stop Chicago Midway

7:00 am - 3:25 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

7h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

$348Southwest

Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 16

1:25 pm - 7:40 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

12:45 pm - 5:45 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$353Southwest

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

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4:35 pm - 9:13 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 38m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

5:30 am - 2:04 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$571Delta

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

3:50 pm - 10:05 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 10:40 amDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

3h 40m1 stop Chicago Midway

$576Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

7:05 am - 2:15 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 10m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl

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

10h 25m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

$581Southwest

Tue, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 18

12:36 pm - 4:11 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-DSM Des Moines

28h 35m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

8:45 am - 8:58 pmDSM Des Moines-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

11h 13m1 stop Punta Gorda

$592Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21

7:15 am - 3:08 pmCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-DSM Des Moines

8h 53m1 stop Phoenix-Mesa Gateway

12:25 pm - 1:10 pmDSM Des Moines-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

23h 45m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$625Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 15

5:55 pm - 9:55 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:05 am - 1:13 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

6h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$626United Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Tue, Nov 17

12:19 pm - 5:28 pmCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:50 am - 4:49 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

5h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$626United Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 19

7:00 am - 10:19 amCLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

2:59 pm - 8:44 pmDSM Des Moines-CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl

4h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$626Delta

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 17

5:32 am - 8:46 amCVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky-DSM Des Moines

4h 14m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:11 am - 12:23 pmDSM Des Moines-CVG Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

4h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$678American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Fri, Nov 20

8:29 pm - 12:26 amCMH Columbus-DSM Des Moines

4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:06 am - 1:52 pmDSM Des Moines-CMH Columbus

5h 46m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$722American Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

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American Airlines flights from Ohio to Des Moines

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Dec 5

CLE9:18 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

4h 22m

1 stop

DSM12:40 amDes Moines

Dec 12

DSM9:23 amDes Moines

5h 59m

1 stop

CLE4:22 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

$332

American Airlines

Dec 19

CMH9:22 pmColumbus

4h 21m

1 stop

DSM12:43 amDes Moines

Dec 24

DSM5:30 amDes Moines

6h 51m

1 stop

CMH1:21 pmColumbus

$363

American Airlines

Dec 19

CMH9:22 pmColumbus

4h 21m

1 stop

DSM12:43 amDes Moines

Dec 20

DSM3:26 pmDes Moines

5h 41m

1 stop

CMH10:07 pmColumbus

$385

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Dec 5

CLE1:25 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

7h 15m

2 stops

DSM7:40 pmDes Moines

Dec 12

DSM12:45 pmDes Moines

4h 00m

1 stop

CLE5:45 pmCleveland Hopkins Intl

$353

Southwest

Jan 11

CVG1:10 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

9h 25m

2 stops

DSM9:35 pmDes Moines

Jan 14

DSM8:00 amDes Moines

4h 30m

1 stop

CVG1:30 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$368

Southwest

Jan 15

CVG6:40 amCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

5h 15m

1 stop

DSM10:55 amDes Moines

Jan 18

DSM7:30 amDes Moines

3h 55m

1 stop

CVG12:25 pmCincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

$373

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Sun 12/6

9:42 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop25h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 12/13

9:07 am-12:20 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$288

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - DSM Des Moines

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 12/5

9:18 pm-12:40 am

1 stop4h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

9:23 am-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$332

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 12/9

1:24 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop28h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

11:39 am-6:53 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$332

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 12/9

11:23 am-2:14 pm

1 stop3h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

9:30 am-4:51 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$333

ColumbusDes Moines

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CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 12/8

2:15 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

1:15 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$343

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ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Tue 12/8

5:47 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

11:01 am-4:01 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$343

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 12/9

8:37 pm-12:33 am

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

7:14 am-1:11 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$343

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - DSM Des Moines

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Tue 12/15

11:27 am-6:06 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

2:58 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$348

ColumbusDes Moines

CMH Columbus - DSM Des Moines

CMHDSM

Columbus

Wed 12/9

7:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop3h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$348

ClevelandDes Moines

CLE Cleveland Hopkins Intl - DSM Des Moines

CLEDSM

Cleveland Hopkins Intl

Sat 12/5

1:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

12:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$353

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If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in December, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Ohio to Des Moines during August average around $389.

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Fastest flight time	1h 54m
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The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Ohio in the past 72 hours is $136. The best round-trip flight deal from Ohio to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $288.

The fastest flight from Ohio to Des Moines takes 1h 54m

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There are 4 operators available for flights from Ohio to Des Moines Airport as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Ohio 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 Ohio to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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