Cincinnati / Covington to Des Moines (CVG–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
CVG–DSM had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in May 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 504 miles in 1h 28m.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G4 Allegiant Air | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Cincinnati / Covington
| Metric | CVG→DSM | DAY→DSM | LEX→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CVG | – | 64 mi | 70 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | – | 1h 27m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CVG: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
CVG–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CVG to DSM
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) had nonstop service from Allegiant Air, last on the schedule in May 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.
CVG to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CVG to DSM is about 1 hours 28 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (810 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Lexington (LEX) and Indianapolis (IND).