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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 Chicago, about 4h 36m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 36m
COUDSMORD

Columbia to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey4h 36mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

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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COU Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun06:15 COU07:22 ORD2h 23m connection09:45 ORD10:51 DSMGoJet Airlines + United Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 36m
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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
331 km206 miles
Journey time
4h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneDes Moines vs Columbia
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
COU → 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 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 4h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 331 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbia and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). SkyWest flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbia and Des Moines?
Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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