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$142+ Cheap flights from Charlotte to Des Moines (CLT - 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CLT — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlotte to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Charlotte to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlotte to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/151:38 pm
CLT
-
DSM
2 stops21h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1812:53 pm
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop18h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$274
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/248:10 am
CLT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Mon 8/315:40 am
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop4h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/26$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Wed 8/269:52 pm
CLT
-
DSM
2 stops23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/61:58 pm
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$327
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Sat 8/299:52 pm
CLT
-
DSM
2 stops23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/61:58 pm
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop17h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 9/53:25 pm
CLT
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Sat 9/125:30 am
DSM
-
CLT
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/27$332
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 8/291:00 pm
CLT
-
DSM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 9/55:30 am
DSM
-
CLT
2 stops11h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/23$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:22 am
CLT
-
DSM
1 stop11h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/201:58 pm
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop17h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$341
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/157:55 am
CLT
-
DSM
1 stop4h 35m
Southwest
Tue 8/186:10 am
DSM
-
CLT
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 7/24$343

Find flight deals from Charlotte to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlotte (CLT) 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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$274
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$142
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$481

Good round-trip deal

$471 or less

Good one-way deal

$389 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Charlotte 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlotte to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Mon 8/24

8:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

5:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop4h 30m

$321

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 9/30

11:10 am-9:05 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

3:00 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$326

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 9/5

3:25 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

5:30 am-6:25 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$332

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/20

7:35 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 9/22

2:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$400

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 9/17

1:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

5:40 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$405

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 8/22

8:25 am-8:45 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 8/23

7:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$420

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Wed 10/14

5:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 12m

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$421

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 8/28

6:30 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 8/30

3:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$469
Quickest round-trip

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 8/11

2:50 pm-4:27 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

6:11 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$490

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT - DSM

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Tue 10/27

1:00 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 10/31

6:05 am-1:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$501

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Compare providers for flights from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Des Moines in July.
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 Charlotte-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Charlotte-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Charlotte-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Charlotte-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 Charlotte-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 Charlotte to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Charlotte with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlotte to Des Moines

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Des Moines (average of $349). Flying from Charlotte to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CLT to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlotte to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 27, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charlotte to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Charlotte to Des Moines flights typically cost between $406 and $531 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $274 on Multiple Airlines (Aug 15-Aug 18).

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 July 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines from Charlotte 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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,837 reviews

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.1

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Charlotte to Des Moines?

    If you wish to fly to Des Moines from Charlotte, then you need to book flights from Charlotte Douglas to Des Moines. There are 2 flights from Douglas (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM) per day to choose from. Flights to Des Moines from Douglas are available from 1 airline, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 2h 21m is how long a nonstop flight from Charlotte to Des Moines typically takes.

  • How popular is this Charlotte to Des Moines flight route?

    Flights from Charlotte Douglas to Des Moines have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    For as low as $321, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from Charlotte in 4h 15m. Charlotte and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 813 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Charlotte to Des Moines round-trip?

    Currently priced at $349, American Airlines will fly you from Charlotte to Des Moines and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. American Airlines is currently priced 22% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Charlotte to Des Moines?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Charlotte to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $488, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $376. The most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Des Moines), is priced around $321.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Charlotte to Des Moines 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 Charlotte to Des Moines?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlotte to Des Moines (average of $349). Flying from Charlotte to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $515). 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 airline flying from Charlotte to Des Moines

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Charlotte to Des Moines. 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$349Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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