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Cheap Flights from Columbus, OH (CMH) to Des Moines, IA (DSM)

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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
10%A meal in Des Moines, IA is 10% cheaper than a meal in Columbus, OH.
Columbus, OH$20.00
Des Moines, IA$17.00
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
0%A coffee in Des Moines, IA costs roughly the same as in Columbus, OH.
Columbus, OH$5.21
Des Moines, IA$5.30
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!
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 $110. 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.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 17.00 USD euros in Des Moines, IA, 15% less than the 20.00 USD euros in Columbus, OH.
The price of the coffee is around 2% more expensive in Des Moines, IA, with an average of 5.30 USD , while in Columbus, OH the coffee costs 5.21 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.
How is the weather in Des Moines, IA compared to Columbus, OH?
While in Columbus, OH the temperatures can reach an average of 32.11 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Des Moines, IA's temperatures can go up to 33.39 ºC during the hot season, with 9 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -20.94 ºC in Des Moines, IA, compared to the -17.34 ºC average degrees reported in Columbus, OH. During the winter period, Columbus, OH can register 6 mm precipitation, while Des Moines, IA have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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