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$94+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to North Carolina

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DSM — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to North Carolina

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Round-trip from

$199
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$94
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/176:32 pmDSM - CLT
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/2411:40 amCLT - DSM
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 9/252:14 pmDSM - CLT
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Thu 10/28:25 amCLT - DSM
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/12$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/218:35 amDSM - MYR
1 stop10h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/258:34 amMYR - DSM
1 stop7h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1010:58 amDSM - AVL
1 stop9h 58mAllegiant Air
Fri 11/146:00 amAVL - DSM
1 stop9h 58mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$224
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/218:41 pmDSM - CLT
1 stop18h 51mFrontier
Sun 9/285:34 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop27h 22mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/101:37 pmDSM - AVL
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/146:00 amAVL - DSM
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/185:23 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop5h 21mDelta
Tue 7/225:30 amTYS - DSM
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/10$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/43:12 pmDSM - GSO
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Sun 9/75:30 amGSO - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/10$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 7/235:00 amDSM - AVL
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/307:45 pmAVL - DSM
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/87:00 amDSM - TYS
1 stop9h 59mAllegiant Air
Thu 7/1012:39 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop7h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/12$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Tue 10/216:04 amDSM - TYS
2 stops6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:22 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/43:25 pmDSM - GSO
1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/76:15 amGSO - DSM
2 stops8h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$254

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to North Carolina 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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North Carolina

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Depart

Return

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Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Thu 7/17

6:32 pm-2:02 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 7/24

11:40 am-2:45 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$199

Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

2:14 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 10/2

8:25 am-1:28 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$217

Des MoinesMyrtle Beach

DSM - MYR

DSMMYR

Des Moines

Mon 7/21

8:35 am-8:03 pm

1 stop10h 28m

Myrtle Beach Intl

Fri 7/25

8:34 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$219

Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Sun 9/21

8:41 pm-4:32 pm

1 stop18h 51m

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 9/28

5:34 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop27h 22m

$224

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Fri 8/1

5:17 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Asheville Regional

Mon 8/4

6:00 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop6h 01m

$249

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Fri 7/18

5:23 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Tue 7/22

5:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop6h 09m

$249

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

3:12 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Greensboro/H. Point

Sun 9/7

5:30 am-10:38 am

1 stop6h 08m

$249

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Tue 7/8

7:00 am-5:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 7/10

12:39 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$253

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

3:25 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Greensboro/H. Point

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$254

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

7:00 am-3:42 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Asheville Regional

Tue 7/1

4:47 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$258

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to North Carolina

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 DSM to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to North Carolina as you normally would.

Rainfall in North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North Carolina ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit North Carolina when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North Carolina, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. 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 North Carolina. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to North Carolina, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to North Carolina?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to North Carolina one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $102. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to North Carolina for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to North Carolina?

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Charlotte Douglas, Des Moines - Norfolk or Des Moines - Myrtle Beach Intl when deciding on the best route from Des Moines to North Carolina.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to North Carolina 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 North Carolina?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to North Carolina

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to North Carolina. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$131Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$294Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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