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Flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines – Airlines & connecting routes

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CVG to DSM flights and routes map CVG to DSM – All flight route options from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International, Ohio, USA to Des Moines International, Iowa, USA. These flights are operated by 4 different airlines through 3 different connections. The shortest flight time is 4 hours and 7 minutes. See the full flight schedule and time table, including departure times, airlines and stopover details to find the best option for you.

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USA CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Cincinnati, OH, USA
USA DSM Des Moines , IA, USA
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky
USACincinnati, OH, USA
Des Moines
USADes Moines, IA, USA
DSM
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1 stop route options with the same airline:

Duration

Via Detroit DTW
1 stop with Delta Air Lines. 3-5 flights per day.

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4h 07m

Via Detroit DTW
1 stop with Delta Air Lines.
4h 07m
3-5 flights per day.
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Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with United Airlines. 5-6 flights per day.

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4h 29m

Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with United Airlines.
4h 29m
5-6 flights per day.
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Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with American Airlines. 4-5 flights per day.

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4h 37m

Via Chicago ORD
1 stop with American Airlines.
4h 37m
4-5 flights per day.
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Via Minneapolis MSP
1 stop with Delta Air Lines. 2 flights per day.

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5h 24m

Via Minneapolis MSP
1 stop with Delta Air Lines.
5h 24m
2 flights per day.
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1 stop route options with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Chicago ORD With American Airlines & United Airlines 2-3 flights per day.

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4h 32m

Via Chicago ORD
4h 32m
With American Airlines & United Airlines 2-3 flights per day.
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Via Minneapolis MSP With Delta Air Lines & United Airlines 0-1 flights per day.

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10h 48m

Via Minneapolis MSP
10h 48m
With Delta Air Lines & United Airlines 0-1 flights per day.
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Cincinnati to Des Moines flights

With over 129 flights every week and 3 different airlines you have a wide range of options. While flying to Des Moines from Cincinnati you will be doing a stopover in Detroit, Chicago or any other of the 3 alternatives with flight connections.

Are there any non-stop flights from CVG to DSM?

There are no direct or non-stop flights from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International, CVG to Des Moines International, DSM.

Cincinnati to Des Moines with Delta Air Lines

If you choose to fly with Delta Air Lines from Cincinnati to Des Moines you can make a transit either via Detroit or via Minneapolis. The route via Detroit is 1 hour and 17 minutes faster. Delta Air Lines is a member of SkyTeam.

Distance & flight times: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International to Des Moines International

The shortest flight time between CVG and DSM is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeDistance
DTW Detroit4h 7m40m766 miles (1232 km)
ORD Chicago4h 37m1h 58m564 miles (907 km)
MSP Minneapolis5h 24m1h 44m832 miles (1339 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and may vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather, and time of day.CVG-DSM flight routesCincinnati to Des Moines flight routes illustrated on a map.
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The fastest way to fly from Cincinnati (CVG) to Des Moines (DSM) is via Detroit and it will take about 4 hours and 7 minutes. The second fastest route is via Chicago and will take 4 hours and 37 minutes.

You can fly with Delta Air Lines or American Airlines from Cincinnati to Des Moines.

The flight time between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky (CVG) and Des Moines International (DSM) via Detroit Metropolitan Airport, DTW is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

No. But you can still purchase a 1 stop flight via Detroit, Chicago or any other route to Des Moines (DSM).

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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