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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 Atlanta or Dallas, about 3h 32m door to door (43 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 32m
DSMCAEATL

Des Moines to Columbia at a glance

Fastest journey3h 32mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Dallas

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 Atlanta (ATL) CAE
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 DSM21:49 ATL0h 56m connection22:45 ATL23:32 CAEDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 32m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue16:15 DSM18:02 DFW0h 58m connection19:00 DFW22:08 CAEAmerican Airlines
9 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 53m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Envoy Air
Sat09:30 DSM10:45 ORD2h 30m connection13:15 ORD15:53 CAESkyWest + Envoy Air
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 23m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) CAE
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:00 DSM11:00 CLT3h 30m connection14:30 CLT14:57 CAEAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 57m
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DSM New York (EWR) CAE
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 45m
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DSM Philadelphia (PHL) CAE
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Self-transfer likely ~6h 30m
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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 32mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hColumbia vs Des Moines
Currency in Columbia
USD
Airports
DSM → CAE

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 Atlanta, Dallas 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 Des Moines to Columbia?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,389 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Columbia?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Dallas (DFW), Chicago (ORD) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Columbia?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Columbia: Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbia?
Columbia is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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