Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati
Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati? 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 Des Moines to Cincinnati 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 Des Moines to Cincinnati for specific travel dates.
2027-01-02
DSM - CVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 8,500 Pts + $14.6
Des Moines to Cincinnati 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
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Cincinnati
CVG · Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Kansas City - Cincinnati · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cincinnati, OH (USA)
The Lytle Park Hotel, Autograph Collection
From Pts or $290
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Cincinnati 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 Des Moines to Cincinnati.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Cincinnati.
Des Moines and Cincinnati 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.
Cincinnati is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Cincinnati: Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Intl (CVG).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cincinnati, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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