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Flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Nashville, about 3h 18m door to door (41 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 18m
DSMCVGORD

Des Moines to Cincinnati at a glance

Fastest journey3h 18mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Cincinnati

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
DSM Chicago (ORD) CVG
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air
Mon08:00 DSM09:21 ORD0h 54m connection10:15 ORD12:18 CVGUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 18m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) CVG
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 24m connection10:15 BNA12:01 CVGAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 31m
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DSM Sioux Falls (FSD) CVG
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
One airline, one ticket ~4h 20m
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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
820 km509 miles
Journey time
3h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hCincinnati vs Des Moines
Currency in Cincinnati
USD
Airports
DSM → CVG

Flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Nashville and Sioux Falls. 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 Des Moines to Cincinnati?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 820 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Cincinnati?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Nashville (BNA) and Sioux Falls (FSD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Cincinnati?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Cincinnati?
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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