Cincinnati / Covington to Des Moines (CVG–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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504 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 30 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: May 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 20m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 3h 55m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 3h 55m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 5m 2IAFAM → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 10m AADL → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 16m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 17m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 27m 2IF9G4 → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 39m AAEIKII → AAG4 Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cincinnati / Covington to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 504 mi 1h 28m nonstop -1h behind

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.

Also explore CVG Routes DSM Routes CVG Live Flights DSM Live Flights CVG Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop CVG–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G4 Allegiant Air 0 – – 65% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~16h
Longest
MDW ~3h 20m DTW ~3h 55m ORD ~3h 55m MSP ~4h 5m ATL ~4h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,232
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
CVG → DSM
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
80%
Return
DSM → CVG
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
Arriving
76%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CVG delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CVG→DSM DAY→DSM LEX→DSM
Distance from CVG – 64 mi 70 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 28m – 1h 27m
Departure OTP 65% – –
Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines flights · Lexington (LEX) to Des Moines flights · Indianapolis (IND) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CVG 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 Cincinnati / Covington.
CVG: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
504 mi / 810 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 28m gate to gate.
Facts

CVG–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance504 mi / 810 km
Flight time1h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 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 CVG to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 28m gate to gate. The route covers 504 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from CVG to DSM: Allegiant Air. The last scheduled nonstop was in May 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 May 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 28m.
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 Cincinnati / Covington.
Yes, return flights from DSM to CVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, LEX and IND. 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 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, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Lexington (LEX) and Indianapolis (IND).