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Flights from Des Moines to Columbia

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Columbia. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago, about 4h 14m door to door (18 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 14m
DSMCOUORD

Des Moines to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey4h 14mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Columbia

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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DSM Chicago (ORD) COU
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest, Envoy Air, GoJet Airlines
Sun06:15 DSM07:30 ORD2h 00m connection09:30 ORD10:29 COUSkyWest
18 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 14m
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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 14mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneColumbia vs Des Moines
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
DSM → COU

Flights from Des Moines to Columbia: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Columbia?
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 Des Moines to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 331 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Columbia?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Columbia: Columbia Regional Airport (COU).

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