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Flights from Des Moines to Columbus

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Columbus. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta, about 4h 22m door to door (2 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 1 connection option From 4h 22m
DSMCSGATL

Des Moines to Columbus at a glance

Fastest journey4h 22mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Columbus

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) CSG
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Fri05:45 DSM08:34 ATL1h 56m connection10:30 ATL11:07 CSGDelta Air Lines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 22m
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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
1,270 km789 miles
Journey time
4h 22mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hColumbus vs Des Moines
Currency in Columbus
USD
Airports
DSM → CSG

Flights from Des Moines to Columbus: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Columbus?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta. 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 Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,270 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Columbus?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Columbus: Columbus Airport (CSG).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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