$144+ Cheap flights from Charleston to Des Moines (CHS - DSM)
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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHS — DSM
Sep 25 — Oct 21
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Charleston to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 26, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charleston to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 26, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/107:02 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Mon 10/126:54 pm -
1 stop4h 05m
Deal found 8/25![Delta logo]()
$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/233:14 pm -
1 stop7h 54m
Sun 10/256:37 pm -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 8/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/96:30 am -
1 stop5h 01m
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1 stop7h 09m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 10/108:08 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Sat 10/171:15 pm -
2 stops7h 45m
Deal found 8/25![American Airlines logo]()
$376
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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.
Fri 12/412:55 pm -
1 stop6h 11m
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1 stop6h 37m
Deal found 8/23![Delta logo]()
$391
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 12/44:13 pm -
1 stop7h 26m
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2 stops7h 26m
Deal found 8/23![American Airlines logo]()
$396
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 10/283:35 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Sat 10/319:36 am -
1 stop7h 28m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Tue 9/86:26 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Sat 9/124:10 pm -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 8/24![Delta logo]()
$411
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/93:59 pm -
1 stop7h 09m
Mon 10/126:25 am -
2 stops25h 13m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$414
Best flights from Charleston to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Charleston to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Charleston to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 10/107:08 pm -
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1 stop6h 33m
Deal found 8/23![American Airlines logo]()
$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 10/283:35 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Sat 10/319:36 am -
1 stop7h 28m
Deal found 8/23![United Airlines logo]()
$405
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Sat 10/1011:27 am -
2 stops11h 49m
Sat 10/171:26 pm -
2 stops9h 33m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$415
Last-minute flights from Charleston to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Charleston to Des Moines. Data last updated August 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Charleston to Des Moines. Data last updated August 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/36:15 am -
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1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 8/21![Delta logo]()
$497
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/311:40 am -
1 stop6h 48m
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1 stop4h 58m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$596
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 9/37:50 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Tue 9/81:08 pm -
1 stop6h 56m
Deal found 8/25![American Airlines logo]()
$673
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 9/37:00 am -
2 stops8h 16m
Tue 9/87:55 am -
3 stops15h 04m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$772
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 9/37:00 am -
2 stops8h 16m
Mon 9/76:00 am -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$1,053
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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.
Tue 9/86:26 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Sat 9/124:10 pm -
1 stop6h 49m
Deal found 8/24![Delta logo]()
$411
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/24. 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 9/811:37 am -
1 stop6h 51m
Sat 9/128:00 am -
2 stops9h 48m
Deal found 8/24![United Airlines logo]()
$416
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 9/102:54 pm -
2 stops7h 39m
Mon 9/146:24 am -
2 stops7h 26m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$421
One-way flights from Charleston to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Charleston to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Charleston to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/293:00 pm -
3 stops48h 10m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$144
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 9/294:58 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$163
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:00 am -
3 stops38h 57m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$164
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 9/167:00 am -
2 stops8h 20m
Deal found 8/25![United Airlines logo]()
$168
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/95:30 am -
2 stops8h 40m
Deal found 8/25![Southwest logo]()
$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/207:10 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 8/21![Southwest logo]()
$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 11/207:00 am -
2 stops11h 28m
Deal found 8/21![United Airlines logo]()
$214
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/23. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/251:05 pm -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 8/23![Southwest logo]()
$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/94:57 pm -
3 stops45h 58m
Deal found 8/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$246
Find flight deals from Charleston to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charleston (CHS) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 August 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $325 (Delta) |
One-way from | $144 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $354 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charleston to Des Moines 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 26, 2026.
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CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Sat 10/10
7:08 pm-11:58 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Des Moines
Sat 10/17
7:29 am-3:02 pm
1 stop6h 33m
$325
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Wed 10/28
3:35 pm-9:55 pm
1 stop7h 20m
Des Moines
Sat 10/31
9:36 am-6:04 pm
1 stop7h 28m
$405
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Sat 10/10
11:27 am-10:16 pm
2 stops11h 49m
Des Moines
Sat 10/17
1:26 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops9h 33m
$415
Cheapest one-way
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Tue 9/29
3:00 pm-2:10 pm
3 stops48h 10m
$144
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Wed 9/16
7:18 am-1:59 pm
1 stop7h 41m
$163
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Tue 9/29
4:58 pm-9:23 pm
1 stop5h 25m
$163
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Wed 9/16
7:00 am-2:20 pm
2 stops8h 20m
$168
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Mon 11/9
5:30 am-1:10 pm
2 stops8h 40m
$188
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Wed 11/25
12:54 pm-6:57 pm
1 stop7h 03m
$209
Quickest one-way
CharlestonDes Moines
CHS Charleston - DSM Des Moines
CHSDSM
Charleston
Fri 11/20
7:10 pm-11:00 pm
1 stop4h 50m
$209
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Compare providers for flights from Charleston to Des Moines
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 Charleston to Des Moines in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charleston-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charleston-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charleston-Des Moines 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 Charleston-Des Moines 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 Charleston to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Charleston with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charleston to Des Moines
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Charleston to Des Moines?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charleston to Des Moines (average of $316). Flying from Charleston to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $618). 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 Charleston to Des Moines?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Charleston to Des Moines flights typically cost between $340 and $410 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $325 on Delta (Oct 10-Oct 12).
Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated August 26, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and American Airlines from Charleston to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Food
7.2
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$233 | Average$354 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$502 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |