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Flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Sioux Falls, about 3h 06m door to door (65 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 06m
Cincinnati to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 06mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Sioux Falls
Best ways to fly from Cincinnati to Des Moines
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CVG Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sat15:00 CVG15:11 ORD0h 49m connection16:00 ORD17:06 DSMUnited Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 820 km509 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Cincinnati
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- CVG → DSM
Flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Sioux Falls and Nashville. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cincinnati to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 820 km.
Where do you change planes between Cincinnati and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Sioux Falls (FSD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cincinnati and Des Moines?
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Cincinnati and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
