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

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574 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 2w ago
No nonstop service between LCK and DSM. Nearest airports to LCK with scheduled service: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH, 13 mi) · James M. Cox Dayton International Airport (DAY, 69 mi) · Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB, 86 mi)
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
ORD Chicago 5h 8m CX → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
VPS Valparaiso 6h 42m G4 → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Des Moines flights
PIE Pinellas Park 8h 4m G4 → G4 Pinellas Park (PIE) to Des Moines flights
SFB Orlando 11h 41m G4 → G4 Orlando (SFB) to Des Moines flights
PGD Punta Gorda 21h 1m G4 → G4 Punta Gorda (PGD) to Des Moines flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale ~7h 30m G4 → G4 Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Columbus to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
574 mi 1h 27m nonstop -1h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LCK to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
ORD ~5h 8m VPS ~6h 42m FLL ~7h 30m PIE ~8h 4m SFB ~11h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
121
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
LCK → DSM
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
DSM → LCK
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric LCK→DSM DAY→DSM CVG→DSM
Distance from LCK – 69 mi 107 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 2
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 27m – 1h 28m
Dayton (DAY) to Des Moines flights · Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Des Moines flights · Akron (CAK) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of LCK 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 Columbus.
LCK: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
574 mi / 924 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 27m gate to gate.
Facts

LCK–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance574 mi / 924 km
Flight time1h 27m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LCK
Full nameRickenbacker International Airport
IATA / ICAOLCK / KLCK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr0.3M
Elevation744 ft / 227 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 LCK to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Rickenbacker International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 574 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago O'Hare, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and St. Petersburg Clearwater.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, CVG and CAK. 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 LCK to DSM

Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

LCK to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LCK to DSM is about 1 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 574 miles (924 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago O'Hare, Destin-Fort Walton Beach and St. Petersburg Clearwater. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Akron (CAK).