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

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562 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Columbus to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
562 mi 1h 24m nonstop -1h behind

OSU–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
OSU → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → OSU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays →

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Columbus

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric OSU→DSM DAY→DSM CVG→DSM
Distance from OSU 62 mi 111 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 1h 24m 1h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of OSU with service to Des Moines International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.
OSU: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbus, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
562 mi / 905 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 24m gate to gate.

OSU–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbus to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance562 mi / 905 km
Flight time1h 24m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: OSU
IATA / ICAOOSU / KOSU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation905 ft / 276 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about OSU to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field to Des Moines International Airport take about 1h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 562 miles.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Columbus.
Nearby alternatives include DAY, CVG and CLE. 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.

Flights from OSU to DSM

The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

OSU to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from OSU to DSM is about 1 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 562 miles (905 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Dayton (DAY), Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) and Cleveland (CLE).