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

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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 30m EJMWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 3h 53m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 3h 59m AAASAY → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 8m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
BNA Nashville 4h 8m CNSWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 34m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 7m AAASWN → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 23m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 41m F9UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
EWR Newark 5h 43m EJAUA → G4 Newark (EWR) 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.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CMH and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Columbus flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CMH to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
CVG ~3h 25m MDW ~3h 30m DTW ~3h 53m STL ~3h 55m ORD ~3h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,139
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
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
0%
Return
DSM → CMH
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
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 DAY→DSM CLE→DSM
Distance from CMH – 71 mi 112 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – 1
Departure OTP 0% – –
Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Des Moines flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) 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.
Facts

CMH–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
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 DAY, CLE and CVG. 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.

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 Dayton (DAY), Cleveland (CLE) and Cincinnati / Covington (CVG).