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Flights from Columbus to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 2h 59m door to door (52 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 59m
CMHDSMORD

Columbus to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey2h 59mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Columbus 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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CMH Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon16:30 CMH16:33 ORD0h 57m connection17:30 ORD18:29 DSMRepublic Airlines
52 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 2h 59m
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CMH Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 15m
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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
912 km566 miles
Journey time
2h 59mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Columbus
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
CMH, LCK → DSM

Flights from Columbus to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago 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 Columbus to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 912 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). United Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Des Moines?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.

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