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DSMCLTSat, 03 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$389United Airlines
Fastest2h 22mgate to gate
Options found85flights on this route
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Charlotte/Executive Park
5840 Westpark Drive, 28217
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$62per night+ taxes if applicable
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Wyndham Garden Charlotte Executive Park
440 Griffith Rd, 28217
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$71per night+ taxes if applicable
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$79per night+ taxes if applicable
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United Airlines
UA-6024
06:00
2026-10-03
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
10H :18 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 6h 14m Chicago (ORD), United States
17:18
2026-10-03
Charlotte (CLT)Charlotte Douglas
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$491
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 10H :18 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,236
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 10H :18 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-6024
06:00
2026-10-03
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
14H :15 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 10h 22m Chicago (ORD), United States
21:15
2026-10-03
Charlotte (CLT)Charlotte Douglas
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$491
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 14H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,236
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 14H :15 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-6024
06:00
2026-10-03
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
27H :08 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 23h 09m Chicago (ORD), United States
10:08
2026-10-04
Charlotte (CLT)Charlotte Douglas
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$491
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 27H :08 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
AirLine Private
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$1,236
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 27H :08 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
United Airlines
UA-2668
08:00
2026-10-03
Des Moines (DSM)Des Moines
8H :18 M
1 Stop
ORD
· 4h 19m Chicago (ORD), United States
17:18
2026-10-03
Charlotte (CLT)Charlotte Douglas
Non Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 0 PiecesCabin: 1 Pieces
Type
Non Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
0 Pieces 1 Pieces
$491
Flight DetailsDSM to CLT - 8H :18 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 0 Pieces - Cabin 1 Pieces
Fare RulesNon-refundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Today's Airfare Highlights
Selected flight highlights for 03 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$389United Airlines06:00
Earliest departure$485Delta Air Lines05:45
Shortest duration$475American Airlines08:03
Night
00:00-05:59
$485Delta Air Lines at 05:45Morning
06:00-11:59
$389United Airlines at 06:00Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$389United Airlines at 15:02Evening
18:00-23:59
$491United Airlines at 18:55
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
Des Moines (DSM)
Des Moines
United States
GMT -6
Latitude: 41.534000396728516
Longitude: -93.66310119628906
Charlotte (CLT)
Charlotte Douglas
United States
GMT -5
Latitude: 35.2140007019043
Longitude: -80.94309997558594
Distance: Des Moines (DSM), United States to Charlotte (CLT), United States - 1,310.68 km
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Busiest periods: Summer travel (15 Jun – 31 Aug), Holiday season (18 Dec – 02 Jan).
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How to travel Des Moines to Charlotte
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Connecting flight₹37,122Longer — includes a stop83 options
Air distance is about 1,311 km. 3 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from Des Moines to Charlotte
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AM
American Airlines Flights
from $47552 flights
Fares from
$475
Non-stop
2 in these results
Departures
52 — compare timings in the list above
UN
United Airlines Flights
from $38926 flights
Fares from
$389
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
26 — compare timings in the list above
DE
Delta Air Lines Flights
from $4857 flights
Fares from
$485
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
7 — compare timings in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
2h 22m · American Airlines
First departure of the day
05:45 · Delta Air Lines
Last departure of the day
19:58 · American Airlines
Options in this snapshot
85
Direct / non-stop options
2
Airport codes
Des Moines–DSM, Charlotte–CLT
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
Around 85 flights appear in the dated route snapshot, including 2 non-stop options. Departures run through the day — the first flight leaves around 05:45 and the last around 19:58. The fastest flight takes about 2h 22m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $389, Afternoon from $389, Night from $485, Evening from $491. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Des Moines to Charlotte flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. Across the dates currently loaded for Des Moines to Charlotte, Saturday shows the lowest fare at $389. That is an observed snapshot for these dates, not a rule that holds every week.
How far is Des Moines from Charlotte by air?
The direct air distance between Des Moines (DSM) and Charlotte (CLT) is about 1,311 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from DSM to CLT?
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are showing on Des Moines to Charlotte for the dates currently loaded. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly Des Moines to Charlotte?
American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are showing on this route for the dates currently loaded. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Charlotte?
The quickest non-stop Des Moines to Charlotte flight currently loaded takes about 2h 22m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the cheapest Des Moines to Charlotte flight fare?
The lowest fare showing on Des Moines to Charlotte for the dates currently loaded is $389. Fares on the same dates run up to $851, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline pricing moves continuously, so treat this as a dated observation rather than a fixed price.
What time do Des Moines to Charlotte flights depart?
For the dates currently loaded the first departure is around 05:45 and the last is around 19:58, local time at Des Moines. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 1,310.68 km.
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Lowest Des Moines to Charlotte airfare today, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare Today
$389
03/10/2026
United Airlines
06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$381
12/10/2026
United Airlines
06:00
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$369
11/12/2026
United Airlines
06:00
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Des Moines to Charlotte Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between Des Moines and Charlotte is approximately 1,311 KM. The flight duration ranges from 2H :22 M up to 28H :05 M depending on whether you book a non-stop flight or a connecting schedule with layovers.
Des Moines to Charlotte Flight Schedule and Timing
Around 85 flights operate on this route, providing plenty of choices for your travel window. The earliest morning flight departs from Des Moines at 05:45, while the last night flight leaves at 19:58. Flights depart from Des Moines and land at Charlotte Douglas.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
Des Moines to Charlotte
Aerial Distance
1,311 KM
Flight Duration
2H :22 M - 28H :05 M
Airport Codes
Des Moines - DSM, Charlotte - CLT
Total Flights Available
85 flights (2 direct)
First Flight Departure
Departs at 05:45
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 19:58
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
20 direct/indirect flights
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
21 direct/indirect flights
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
19 direct/indirect flights
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
25 direct/indirect flights
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
0 direct/indirect flights
Airport Information & Terminals
DSM: Des Moines airport. Des Moines airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
CLT: Charlotte airport. Charlotte airport transfer should be matched to the exact hotel, suburb or meeting area. Rail can work well for light luggage, but late arrivals, winter weather and family baggage often make a direct cab or booked transfer easier.
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