Columbus to Des Moines (CMH–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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573 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 23 1-stop flights Verified 23h ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 25m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 3h 48m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 3h 58m AAASBA → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 8m AMDLKE → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 33m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 3m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 20m AABAEI → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 34m F9UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 35m AAASCX → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 36m AAWN → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 573 mi 1h 31m nonstop -1h behind

CMH–DSM had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 573 miles in 1h 31m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CMH–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 1 – – 73% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
23
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
MDW ~3h 25m DTW ~3h 48m ORD ~3h 58m MSP ~4h 8m ATL ~4h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
972
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CMH → DSM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → CMH
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
71%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CMH delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CMH→DSM LCK→DSM DAY→DSM
Distance from CMH – 13 mi 71 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 31m 1h 27m –
Departure OTP 73% – –
Columbus (LCK) to Des Moines flights · Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines flights · Akron (CAK) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CMH with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.
CMH: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
573 mi / 922 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 31m gate to gate.
Facts

CMH–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance573 mi / 922 km
Flight time1h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMH to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 573 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CMH to DSM: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 31m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Yes, return flights from DSM to CMH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LCK, DAY and CAK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMH to DSM

John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

CMH to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMH to DSM is about 1 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (922 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Columbus (LCK), Dayton (DAY) and Akron (CAK).