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$279+ Cheap flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines (CHO - DSM)

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHO — DSM
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Charlottesville to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Charlottesville (CHO) 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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$769
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Cheapest flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Charlottesville to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/46:05 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Mon 12/82:16 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 11/19$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/157:45 amCHO - DSM
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:41 amDSM - CHO
1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$316
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/42:50 pmCHO - DSM
2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/811:35 amDSM - CHO
2 stops7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/155:33 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/206:46 pmDSM - CHO
2 stops23h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$490

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Charlottesville

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

CharlottesvilleDes Moines

CHO - DSM

CHODSM

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 12/4

6:05 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

2:16 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$279

CharlottesvilleDes Moines

CHO - DSM

CHODSM

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 2/21

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 2/24

5:24 am-2:10 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$294

CharlottesvilleDes Moines

CHO - DSM

CHODSM

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 12/15

7:45 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

6:41 am-3:36 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$316

CharlottesvilleDes Moines

CHO - DSM

CHODSM

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 12/4

2:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

11:35 am-7:42 pm

2 stops7h 07m

$359

CharlottesvilleDes Moines

CHO - DSM

CHODSM

Charlottesville Albemarle

Sat 4/18

10:59 am-2:26 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

3:15 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops6h 37m

$443

CharlottesvilleDes Moines

CHO - DSM

CHODSM

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 12/15

5:33 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Des Moines

Sat 12/20

6:46 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops23h 53m

$490

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Deals found on 11/19

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Charlottesville to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to Des Moines (average of $74). Flying from Charlottesville to Des Moines in May is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 CHO to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Charlottesville 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 November 20, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Charlottesville to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

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 November 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,029 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Charlottesville to Des Moines. 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 Charlottesville to Des Moines?

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Charlottesville to Des Moines in about 5h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 19m. Airlines will cover a distance of 838 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($248), Delta ($278), and United Airlines ($300) offers the cheapest pricing from Charlottesville to Des Moines. You may be able to fly from Charlottesville to Des Moines for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Charlottesville to Des Moines (average of $74). Flying from Charlottesville to Des Moines in May is currently the most expensive (average of $296). 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 3 airlines flying from Charlottesville to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Charlottesville 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 November 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$278Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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