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$344+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville (DSM - CHO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CHO
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Charlottesville

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 February 19, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 11/36:45 pm
DSM
-
CHO
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Sat 11/75:45 pm
CHO
-
DSM
1 stop6h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/45:30 am
DSM
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CHO
2 stops10h 33m
United Airlines
Sun 3/86:20 am
CHO
-
DSM
2 stops8h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/16$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 2/197:35 am
DSM
-
CHO
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Sat 2/217:00 am
CHO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 43m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$369
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Wed 3/45:24 am
DSM
-
CHO
1 stop4h 46m
Delta
Sun 3/86:00 am
CHO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Deal found 2/16$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 2/197:52 am
DSM
-
CHO
2 stops9h 55m
United Airlines
Sat 2/216:45 am
CHO
-
DSM
1 stop5h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$415
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/176:59 pm
DSM
-
CHO
1 stop4h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 4/266:20 am
CHO
-
DSM
2 stops9h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/17$506

Find 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 February 19, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$349
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$562
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($83 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 February 19, 2026.
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

Wed 3/4

7:45 am-4:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 3/8

7:57 pm-8:59 am

2 stops14h 02m

$349

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

5:30 am-5:03 pm

2 stops10h 33m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 3/8

6:20 am-1:23 pm

2 stops8h 03m

$367

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Wed 3/4

5:24 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 46m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 3/8

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

$383

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 4/17

6:59 pm-12:36 am

1 stop4h 37m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 4/26

6:20 am-2:25 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$506

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Deals found on 2/16

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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.

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville (average of $177). Flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 February 19, 2026.
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
9,322 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,313 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,322 reviews

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Charlottesville. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Des Moines to Charlottesville in just under 4h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 47m. 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 $248. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $264 round trip. These flights start at 42% 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville (average of $177). Flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $331). 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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