Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Cincinnati to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
CVG - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
2027-01-04
CVG - DSM
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
Cincinnati to Des Moines flight facts
Distance
504 mi
811 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Cincinnati - Kansas City · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Cincinnati to Des Moines depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Cincinnati to Des Moines.
Cincinnati and Des Moines are about 504 miles (811 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 504-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Cincinnati.
Departures from Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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