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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 Chicago or Nashville, about 2h 57m door to door (39 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 2h 57m
Des Moines to Columbus at a glance
Fastest journey2h 57mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Nashville
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 Chicago (ORD) CMH
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines
Mon07:30 DSM08:45 ORD0h 45m connection09:30 ORD11:27 CMHRepublic Airlines
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DSM Nashville (BNA) CMH
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 24m connection10:15 BNA12:12 CMHAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
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 57mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hColumbus vs Des Moines
- Currency in Columbus
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → CMH, LCK
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 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 Des Moines to Columbus?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 2h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 912 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Columbus?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Columbus?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Columbus?
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
