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

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Cincinnati / Covington to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
504 mi 1h 8m nonstop -1h behind 52 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between CVG and DSM, connecting options are available through 52 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CVG to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
52
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,227
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Cincinnati / Covington

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CVG→DSM DAY→DSM
Distance from CVG – 64 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 0 –
Flight time 1h 8m –
Departure OTP 75% –
Dayton (DAY) 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 8m.
Facts

CVG–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cincinnati / Covington to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance504 mi / 810 km
Flight time1h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections52 hubs
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 approximately 1h 8m. The route covers 504 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DPA, STL, OMA, MEM, PTK, DAL, CLE, PIT, YYZ, RDU, IAD, HOU, TEB, ACY, MCO, BWI, APF, MSY, BIF, PBI, AZA, YVR, SBN, MDW, AUS, PIE, BNA, IAH, LAX, ATL, PHL, LAS, RSW, ORD, CLT, LGA, DFW, MSP, PGD, DTW, PDX, PHX, MIA, DCA, EWR, DEN, BOS, SFB, SRQ, FLL, GUF and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CVG to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CVG to DSM ranges from 1 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (810 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

52 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DPA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY).