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Flights from Columbia to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Columbia to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 3h 54m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 54m
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Columbia to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Columbia 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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CAE Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon12:00 CAE12:45 ATL1h 15m connection14:00 ATL14:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
49 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 54m
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CAE Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Fri20:15 CAE20:51 CLT1h 39m connection22:30 CLT23:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 16m
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3
CAE Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun06:45 CAE07:37 ORD2h 08m connection09:45 ORD10:51 DSMSkyWest + United Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 06m
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CAE Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat07:45 CAE09:05 DFW4h 25m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 8h 22m
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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
1,389 km863 miles
Journey time
3h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Columbia
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
CAE → DSM

Flights from Columbia to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbia to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and Chicago. 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 Columbia to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,389 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbia and Des Moines?
Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Columbia and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbia.

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