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

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Des Moines to Columbus
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 573 mi 1h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 57 1-stop hubs

DSM–CMH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 573 miles in approximately 1h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DSM–CMH service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 1 – 1h21 69% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DSM to CMH direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
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Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
1
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CMH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
955
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Distance & Flight Time
573 mi / 922 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 21m.
Facts

DSM–CMH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Columbus route.
Route details
Distance573 mi / 922 km
Flight time1h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: CMH
Full nameJohn Glenn Columbus International Airport
IATA / ICAOCMH / KCMH
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation815 ft / 248 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CMH flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport take approximately 1h 21m. The route covers 573 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to CMH.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LEX, MKE, MEM, STL, IND, CVG, OKC, PWA, TEB, HPN, RDU, IAD, BWI, ACY, MRK, MCO, HOU, HDN, DAL, TPA, PBI, TEX, SAT, NAS, SCF, SLC, AZA, YYC, GCM, TUS, ELP, PDX, DTW, SNA, LGA, RSW, EWR, ORD, DEN, BOS, ATL, MIA, MSP, FLL, PHL, AUS, MDW, IAH, PHX, DFW, DCA, CLT, BNA, LAX, LAS, SRQ and MCI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
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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 DSM to CMH

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DSM to CMH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to CMH ranges from 1 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 573 miles (922 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via LEX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.