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$250+ 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 11/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CHO
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$296
(Delta)

One-way from

$250
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$288
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 July 2, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2310:18 amDSM - CHO
1 stop7h 14mDelta
Tue 8/2612:20 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop7h 53mDelta
Deal found 7/1$296
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/211:35 pmDSM - CHO
2 stops8h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/236:30 amCHO - DSM
2 stops6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$355
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/217:05 amDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/242:07 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop6h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$372

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Des Moines

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Charlottesville

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Price

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Sat 8/23

10:18 am-6:32 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Tue 8/26

12:20 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$296

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

1:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sun 11/23

6:30 am-12:14 pm

2 stops6h 44m

$355

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

7:05 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 11/24

2:07 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$372

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

7:05 am-1:26 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$250

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Fri 11/21

1:35 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$305

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 July 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,983 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Charlottesville, with prices starting at $296. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $355 and $372, respectively. These flights start at 39% 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.

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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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$388Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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