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

DSM Airport Page →
504 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 28 1-stop flights Verified 5mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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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: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 3h 20m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
BNA Nashville 3h 44m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DTW Detroit 3h 49m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
MSP Minneapolis 3h 50m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ORD Chicago 3h 56m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 19m AFAMDL → 8CAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 3m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DCA Washington 5h 5m AA → AAAFAS Washington (DCA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 15m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 35m AAG4QR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
504 mi 1h 29m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes CVG Routes DSM Live Flights CVG Live Flights DSM Delays CVG Delays
All flights from Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) Cincinnati / Covington to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
MDW ~3h 20m BNA ~3h 44m DTW ~3h 49m MSP ~3h 50m ORD ~3h 56m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,044
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
DSM → CVG
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
87%
Return
CVG → DSM
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → CVG delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Cincinnati / Covington from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Metric DSM→CVG CID→CVG OMA→CVG
Distance from DSM – 103 mi 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 11m 1h 39m
Departure OTP 80% – –
Cedar Rapids (CID) to Cincinnati / Covington flights · Omaha (OMA) to Cincinnati / Covington flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · CVG: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Cincinnati / Covington.
Distance & Flight Time
504 mi / 810 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 29m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–CVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Cincinnati / Covington route.
Route details
Distance504 mi / 810 km
Flight time1h 29m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: CVG
Full nameCincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport
IATA / ICAOCVG / KCVG
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.0M
Elevation896 ft / 273 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport take about 1h 29m gate to gate. The route covers 504 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CVG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from CVG to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID and OMA. 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 DSM to CVG

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to CVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to CVG is about 1 hours 29 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, Nashville and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).