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Cheapest time to fly from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of March. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time3 h and 13 mWhen flying from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA, this can take around 3 h and 13 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$132The best price for flights from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportJohn Glenn Columbus International AirportWhen flying from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA
Destination airportDes Moines International AirportFor the route from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA according to search data results from our customers
One-way average Price284.16A flight from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA at eDreams will cost around 284.16, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchJuly is one of the most frequent times to fly to Des Moines, IA from Columbus, OH according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
12%Trains in Des Moines, IA are 12% cheaper than in Columbus, OH.
Columbus, OH$2.00
Des Moines, IA$1.75
MealMid-priced restaurant
0%A meal in Des Moines, IA costs roughly the same as in Columbus, OH.
Columbus, OH$20.00
Des Moines, IA$20.00
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
30%A taxi fare in Des Moines, IA is 30% cheaper than in Columbus, OH.
Columbus, OH$3.00
Des Moines, IA$2.00
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
33%Coffee is 33% more expensive in Des Moines, IA than in Columbus, OH.
Columbus, OH$5.03
Des Moines, IA$6.71
Distance: 566 miles
Columbus, OH airports
Port Columbus Intl Airport (CMH)How far from city center: 7 miles
Rickenbacker (LCK)How far from city center: 7 miles
Des Moines, IA airports
Des Moines (DSM)How far from city center: 5 miles

Are you planning to travel to Des Moines, IA for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Columbus, OH. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Des Moines, IA and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA?
When you fly from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA the average price is 284.16. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA is $132. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Des Moines, IA more expensive than Columbus, OH to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Des Moines, IA costs an average of 2.00 USD , 33% cheaper than Columbus, OH, with a fare of 3.00 USD,
while train tickets cost 12% less at Des Moines, IA: $ 1.75 USD versus $ 2.00 USD at Columbus, OH.
Contrasting the price of a meal, they round 20.00 USD in both Des Moines, IA and Columbus, OH.
The price of the coffee is around 33% more expensive in Des Moines, IA, with an average of 6.71 USD , while in Columbus, OH the coffee costs 5.03 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA?
The most popular months to book a trip from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA are June, September and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Columbus, OH to Des Moines, IA?
The best time of the year to visit Des Moines, IA depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, June is the best month to fly to Des Moines, IA from Columbus, OH in terms of searches from our customers, followed by July and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds March, April and October are the months with fewer searches for Columbus, OH - Des Moines, IA.

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