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DSMCLTFri, 30 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$350United Airlines
Fastest2h 20mgate to gate
Options found62flights on this route
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Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,314
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 9H :59 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-5439
09:55
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
12H :09 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 8h 24m Chicago (ORD), United States
23:04
2026-10-30
Charlotte (CLT)Charlotte Douglas
Non Refundable 1 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$458
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 12H :09 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,314
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 12H :09 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-3985
08:00
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
25H :49 M
1 Stop
IAH
· 20h 45m Houston (IAH), United States
10:49
2026-10-31
Charlotte (CLT)Charlotte Douglas
Non Refundable 4 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$474
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 25H :49 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,027
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 25H :49 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-6117
15:01
2026-10-30
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
18H :48 M
1 Stop
IAH
· 13h 50m Houston (IAH), United States
10:49
2026-10-31
Charlotte (CLT)Charlotte Douglas
Non Refundable 3 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$474
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 18H :48 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,027
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 18H :48 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Fri, 30 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$350United Airlines08:00
Earliest departure$735Delta Air Lines05:35
Shortest duration$561American Airlines11:22
Night
00:00-05:59
$735Delta Air Lines at 05:35Morning
06:00-11:59
$350United Airlines at 08:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$350United Airlines at 15:24Evening
18:00-23:59
$350United Airlines at 18:45
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Des Moines (DSM)
Des Moines
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 41.534000396728516
Longitude: -93.66310119628906
Charlotte (CLT)
Charlotte Douglas
United States
GMT -5
Latitude: 35.2140007019043
Longitude: -80.94309997558594
Distance: Des Moines (DSM), United States to Charlotte (CLT), United States - 1,310.68 km
Flights shown for 30 Oct 2026. View all flights opens the complete search result.
Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
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How to travel Des Moines to Charlotte
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹54,1152h 20m2 flights
Connecting flight₹33,716Longer, includes a stop60 options
Air distance is about 1,311 km. 3 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Des Moines to Charlotte
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UN
United Airlines Flights
from $35029 flights
Fares from
$350
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
29 in the list above
AM
American Airlines Flights
from $35023 flights
Fares from
$350
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
23 in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $56910 flights
Fares from
$569
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
2h 20m · American Airlines
First departure of the day
05:35 · Delta Air Lines
Last departure of the day
19:31 · American Airlines
Flight options found
62
Direct / non-stop options
2
Airport codes
Des Moines–DSM, Charlotte–CLT
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 62 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 05:35 and the last around 19:31. The fastest flight takes about 2h 20m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $350, Afternoon from $350, Evening from $350, Night from $735. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Des Moines to Charlotte flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Des Moines to Charlotte dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at $350. This can change from week to week.
How far is Des Moines from Charlotte by air?
The direct air distance between Des Moines (DSM) and Charlotte (CLT) is about 1,311 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from DSM to CLT?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Des Moines to Charlotte. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Des Moines to Charlotte?
United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Charlotte?
The quickest non-stop Des Moines to Charlotte flight on this page takes about 2h 20m. Non-stop flights here take between 2h 20m and 2h 22m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Des Moines to Charlotte flight fare?
The lowest Des Moines to Charlotte fare on this page is $350. Fares on the same dates run up to $896, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do Des Moines to Charlotte flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 05:35 and the last around 19:31, local time at Des Moines. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,310.68 km.
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Lowest Des Moines to Charlotte airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
$350
30/10/2026
United Airlines
08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$343
07/11/2026
United Airlines
08:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$332
06/01/2027
United Airlines
08:00
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Des Moines to Charlotte Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Des Moines and Charlotte is about 1,311 KM. In these results, journey times range from 2h 20m to 27h 28m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
Des Moines to Charlotte Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 62 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Des Moines is at 05:35 and the last is at 19:31. Flights leave from Des Moines and land at Charlotte Douglas.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Des Moines to Charlotte
Aerial Distance
1,311 KM
Flight Duration
2h 20m - 27h 28m
Airport Codes
Des Moines - DSM, Charlotte - CLT
Total Flights Available
62 flights2 direct60 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:35
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 19:31
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
13 flights1 direct12 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
21 flights1 direct20 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
14 flights0 direct14 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
14 flights0 direct14 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
No flights in this time slot
Airport Information & Terminals
DSM: Des Moines airport. Des Moines airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
CLT: Charlotte airport. Charlotte airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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