Des Moines to Columbus (DSM–OSU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
Flight Schedule
No service
No nonstop service between DSM and OSU.
Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service:
Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi)
· Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi)
· The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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Des Moines to Columbus
Route information for DSM to OSU.
+1h ahead
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → OSU
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
93%
Return
OSU → DSM
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
73%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
DSM delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Columbus from Des Moines
Nearby airports with service to The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.
| Metric | DSM→OSU | CID→OSU |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DSM | – | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Departure OTP | 93% | – |
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Columbus is 1 hour
ahead of
Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · OSU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
DSM: CDT · OSU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Columbus.
Facts
DSM–OSU Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Des Moines to Columbus route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: 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 DSM to OSU flights.
Columbus is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from OSU to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CID. 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.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Cedar Rapids (CID).