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

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Des Moines to Cincinnati / Covington
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 504 mi 1h 29m nonstop +1h ahead 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between DSM and CVG, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MEM ~3h 16m IND ~3h 27m STL ~4h 55m BWI ~5h 5m IAD ~5h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,133
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
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
94%
Return
CVG → DSM
39%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
39%
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 OMA→CVG
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 1h 29m 1h 10m
Departure OTP 56% –
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections36 hubs
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/Indiana/Vevay
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 approximately 1h 29m. The route covers 504 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from DSM to CVG.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, IND, STL, BWI, IAD, GUF, AUS, ELP, SLC, YYC, YVR, DTW, AZA, LAX, MDW, MSP, LGA, BOS, RSW, SFB, CLT, MIA, MCO, ORD, LAS, DEN, IAH, ATL, BNA, PHX, DFW, PIE, FLL, DCA, PGD and SRQ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Cincinnati / Covington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include 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 ranges from 1 hours 29 minutes. The route covers a distance of 504 miles (810 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).