Flights from Des Moines to Columbus
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Chicago
- 6h 11m
- two tickets, via Chicago
- $186
- connection option
- 1
- straight-line distance
- 567 mi (912 km)
fastest
Via Chicago
6h 11m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $186
One ticket or two
How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection
Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Des Moines to cities closest to Columbus
Des Moines to Chicago
Chicago: 276 mi (444 km) from Columbus, flight 1h 40m
from $108
Des Moines to Washington
Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 35m
Des Moines to Atlanta
Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 9m
from $261
Des Moines to New York
New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 38m
from $98
Des Moines to Boston
Boston: 642 mi (1,033 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 45m
from $490
Des Moines to Tampa
Tampa: 831 mi (1,337 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 43m
To Columbus from cities closest to Des Moines
Chicago to Columbus
Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 31m
from $92
Atlanta to Columbus
Atlanta: 739 mi (1,190 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 33m
from $145
Charlotte to Columbus
Charlotte: 818 mi (1,317 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 31m
Washington to Columbus
Washington: 893 mi (1,437 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 31m
from $83
Raleigh to Columbus
Raleigh: 901 mi (1,450 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 28m
from $126
Philadelphia to Columbus
Philadelphia: 971 mi (1,562 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 48m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Columbus?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Chicago.
What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Columbus?
Via Chicago: 1h 40m to the connection, 1h 31m after it, about 6h 11m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Des Moines to Columbus with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Chicago from $186. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
How far is Columbus from Des Moines?
567 mi (912 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.