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$136+ 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 11/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CHO
ago. 19 — ago. 261
mar. 8/19
mar. 8/26
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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 agosto 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$136
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$388
From Des Moines to Charlottesville Albemarle
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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 agosto 14, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 8/223:12 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop7h 10mDelta
mar. 8/264:08 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop7h 35mDelta
Deal found 8/12$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 11/206:20 amDSM - CHO
2 stops9h 27mDelta
dom. 11/236:00 amCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/13$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
sáb. 9/273:25 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
sáb. 10/412:38 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$363
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
jue. 11/202:16 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/236:20 amCHO - DSM
1 stop8h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
vie. 8/2211:35 amDSM - CHO
2 stops11h 09mUnited Airlines
mar. 8/267:00 amCHO - DSM
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$451

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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

jue. 1/22

7:06 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Charlottesville Albemarle

mar. 1/27

2:06 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$249

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

jue. 11/20

6:20 am-4:47 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Charlottesville Albemarle

dom. 11/23

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$354

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

jue. 1/22

5:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Charlottesville Albemarle

mar. 1/27

11:50 am-9:27 pm

2 stops10h 37m

$354

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

sáb. 9/27

3:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Charlottesville Albemarle

sáb. 10/4

12:38 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop5h 46m

$363

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

jue. 1/22

8:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Charlottesville Albemarle

mar. 1/27

6:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$373

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

jue. 11/20

2:16 pm-10:04 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Charlottesville Albemarle

dom. 11/23

6:20 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$393

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

mié. 11/19

7:04 am-4:09 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Charlottesville Albemarle

mié. 11/19

5:17 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$612

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

dom. 11/23

8:02 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Charlottesville Albemarle

dom. 11/23

8:10 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$696

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

mié. 11/19

4:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$136

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

mié. 11/19

8:02 am-7:31 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$206

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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.

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 agosto 14, 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
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • 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 $228. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $388 round trip. These flights start at 54% 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?

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  • 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 agosto 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$388Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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