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$192+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville (DSM - CHO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CHO
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Charlottesville

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlottesville (CHO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$192
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$396
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Charlottesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/202:15 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/237:58 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:11 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/44:53 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:30 amDSM - CHO
2 stops6h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:00 amCHO - DSM
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/206:17 amDSM - CHO
2 stops10h 09mDelta
Sun 11/236:00 amCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Deal found 10/2$394
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:00 amDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/62:28 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$417
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:06 amDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/116:01 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:00 amDSM - CHO
2 stops10h 02mDelta
Sat 10/44:08 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop7h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/30$422
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/233:25 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/275:38 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$463
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/75:04 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 31mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/107:20 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/1$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:50 pmDSM - CHO
2 stops18h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/105:38 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/1$468

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville that are best for you.

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Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

2:15 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 11/23

7:58 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 23m

$274

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

3:15 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops7h 01m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-2:27 pm

2 stops8h 57m

$329

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

7:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 2/21

6:14 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$330

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

6:17 am-5:26 pm

2 stops10h 09m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 11/23

6:00 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 42m

$394

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

3:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 10/27

5:38 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$463

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

6:50 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 11/10

5:38 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$468

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

2:07 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 1/19

7:09 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$487

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

3:14 pm-9:51 am

2 stops17h 37m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 1/19

10:35 am-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 55m

$519

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

5:35 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 45m

$192

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

11:26 am-9:53 am

3 stops21h 27m

$403

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Deals found on 10/1

Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Charlottesville in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Charlottesville flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Charlottesville flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Charlottesville flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Charlottesville flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Charlottesville flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville (average of $275). Flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

Reviews of airlines servicing Charlottesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Charlottesville. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Charlottesville. Reviews last updated October 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Charlottesville by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    American Airlines and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Charlottesville in just under 6h 49m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12m. Des Moines and Charlottesville are separated by a distance of 838 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville round-trip?

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Charlottesville, with prices starting at $253. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $318 round trip. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Charlottesville flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Charlottesville by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville (average of $275). Flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville in April is currently the most expensive (average of $394). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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