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Cheap Flight Deals from Des Moines to Charlotte (DSM-CLT)

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Charlotte

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Charlotte.
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5:50 am - 11:06 amDSM-CLT
4h 16m1 stop
6:00 am - 12:25 pmCLT-DSM
7h 25m1 stop
$302Delta
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Tue, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 31
7:00 am - 11:36 pmDSM-CLT
15h 36m1 stop
8:55 pm - 3:50 pmCLT-DSM
19h 55m2 stops
Fri, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 15
5:50 am - 1:36 pmDSM-CLT
6h 46m1 stop
5:07 pm - 10:25 pmCLT-DSM
6h 18m1 stop
$337Delta
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Tue, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 4
7:08 am - 10:30 amDSM-CLT
2h 22mnonstop
8:10 pm - 9:30 pmCLT-DSM
2h 20mnonstop
$353American Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
2:06 pm - 5:26 pmDSM-CLT
2h 20mnonstop
12:06 pm - 1:36 pmCLT-DSM
2h 30mnonstop
$354American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 15
2:39 pm - 11:13 amDSM-CLT
19h 34m1 stop
8:22 am - 6:18 pmCLT-DSM
10h 56m1 stop
$359Frontier
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Fri, Dec 20 - Sun, Dec 29
11:29 am - 5:23 pmDSM-CLT
4h 54m1 stop
6:00 am - 2:28 pmCLT-DSM
9h 28m2 stops
$377United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 1
8:00 am - 9:05 pmDSM-CLT
12h 05m2 stops
6:30 am - 10:35 amCLT-DSM
5h 05m1 stop
$382United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 10
6:10 am - 6:25 pmDSM-CLT
11h 15m2 stops
12:25 pm - 10:05 pmCLT-DSM
10h 40m2 stops
$403Southwest
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Fri, Jan 17 - Mon, Jan 20
6:30 am - 11:10 pmDSM-CLT
15h 40m2 stops
10:35 am - 12:05 amCLT-DSM
14h 30m2 stops
$518Southwest
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Sun, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 4

Flights from Des Moines to Charlotte - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Charlotte to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Charlotte?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Charlotte clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Charlotte on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Thursday. On your return trip to Des Moines, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Charlotte?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte is January, where tickets cost $350 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $558 and $488 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Charlotte?

The average price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $620, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Charlotte?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Charlotte, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$60
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Charlotte

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Charlotte based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Charlotte

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Charlotte was $60 for a one-way ticket and $302 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Charlotte?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Des Moines to Charlotte. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    Des Moines and Charlotte are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Charlotte Douglas.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Charlotte flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Charlotte.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Charlotte on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $381 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $450 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Charlotte.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Charlotte from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Charlotte with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and CLT can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Charlotte?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Charlotte from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Charlotte

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $221 or less one-way and $386 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Des Moines to Charlotte?

Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Charlotte Douglas to Des Moines

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Charlotte

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Charlotte. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Charlotte? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8755 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

8.0 ExcellentAndrew, Nov 2024MCO - LGA
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Bottom seat cushion is almost non existent. Very uncomfortable seat.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

There was no USB plug in my section of the plane. So I could not charge my phone. Also, there was no screen to watch movie or anything like that. Wish I had known that in advance, I would’ve brought my iPad.

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

boarding was uneventful. Snack was pathetic. A tiny fruit bar. Entertainment was limited to just select movies on your own tablet or phone. No live TV. I recently flew Jetblue and they had unlimited snacks and live satellite TV the entire flight. My seat was an exit seat, 20A. It was super uncomfortable. It felt cramped and the middle seat was taken up by a large woman who pushed into my shoulder and arm. Horrible flight.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

The departing flight from Newark to Charlotte was fine. It was the returning flight from Charlotte to Newark that was awful. We had scheduled an 8:35pm return flight time. We got delayed TEN times all the way to 5am in the morning! We were told over 4 different excuses as to why the flight kept getting delayed. First it was the flight crew needed to rest, then it was something technical with the plane, then it was something with air traffic control, and finally it was because they couldn’t find a captain and had to wait until the morning so the captain could get some rest. It was terrible sleeping overnight in the airport. They offered a $12 meal voucher. That was it! And the only place open in the middle of the night was Dunkin’ Donuts who didn’t even accept the voucher. They should have cancelled the flight much earlier on in the evening instead of just stringing us along hour by hour with more delays. Not professional and unacceptable. There was no refund for inconvenience. I probably will not be flying American Airlines again.

This leg they tried and did well with what they had to work from.

Due to an issue with the plane. We waited almost 2 hours to take off. The service reps were great. We had a longer layover but was able to run for it and catch our flight. This also happened on our way out. Maybe the planes need a good look over. The people who work front desk and flight attendants are the best

Domestic airlines have really fallen from what they used to be.

The free internet access did not work, so we had to purchase 2 Internet packages. Flight attendants were not proactive in checking in with first class patrons

11h50m total delay. Had to switch to another flight that was still a 7h30m delay.

Everything was ok except that we had to de-ice the plane which took about 20 mins. I realize this is a safety issue, but it caused us to miss a connection in Charlotte by 15 mins which meant a four hour layover. I think the thing that bothered me was American Airlines knew we were only 15 mins late, so couldn’t they have waited for us? There were about 10 of us that had to take alternate planes. I remember recently waiting 15 to 20 mins for passengers connecting with flights we were on. Just wondering why they couldn’t do the same for ours.

The boarding process was incredibly slow, as was deplaning. They started beverage service and there was an extremely small amount of turbulence, so they discontinued it. They said they’d resume if possible, but even thought the rest of the flight was perfectly smooth, they didn’t bother. Getting our checked bags took longer than I’ve ever waited and they couldn’t even tell us which carousel they were coming out on, so everyone was running back and forth for 30 minutes.

Deplaning time. Having to wait 10 to 25 minutes after boarding to leave the gate. Having to wait 10 minutes to park at the gate to deplane.☹️

VERY disappointed at the agent checking in my luggage. I know that the weight limit is 23 kg, a little over 50 pounds (50.71 pounds). Yet the agent kept repeating "50 pounds". So I said, the limit is 23 kg, and she had the audacity to say 'no, it is 22 kg!" Imagine my surprise. Was she ignorant or was she poorly trained? Not sure. The boarding process was pretty good. The speakers were loud enough so I still could hear them despite inconsiderate passengers continuing to speak while the announcements were going on. During the flight, the teenage girl sitting behind me kept pressing her feet to the back of my chair. I turned around several times, yet she did not get the hint. I did not make a fuss since I sense I had a bad streak that night with AA, so I just did the best I can to lean forward and not let that bother me.

My first flight was moved 6 hours causing me to miss my meeting. The second was delayed about an hour and a half. Most of the crews apparently dont like their jobs or just working for Frontier. Only one flight attendant wasn"t snappy or rude.

Booked direct in July '24. Turned into a 14 hr layover (both ways) in Denver. My 5 day vaca turned into a 1 day . Not good, BUT,... Thank you for the people @ Frontier who were professionally friendly & approachable.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Charlotte found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
2/24Mon
1 stopFrontier
10h 51mDSM-CLT
$60
12/19Thu
1 stopFrontier
10h 49mDSM-CLT
$80
12/13Fri
1 stop
11h 15mDSM-CLT
$127
11/26Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 17mDSM-CLT
$142
11/26Tue
1 stopDelta
7h 16mDSM-CLT
$151
1/21Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 21mDSM-CLT
$159
12/18Wed
1 stopDelta
4h 32mDSM-CLT
$168
12/13Fri
3 stops
23h 36mDSM-CLT
$192
12/18Wed
2 stopsUnited Airlines
9h 51mDSM-CLT
$208
1/18Sat
2 stopsUnited Airlines
8h 30mDSM-CLT
$228

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Charlotte

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/26Tue
multi-stopDelta
4h 10mDSM-CLT
11/29Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 48mCLT-DSM
$302
11/23Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
13h 46mDSM-CLT
11/24Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 46mCLT-DSM
$359
11/26Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 17mDSM-CLT
11/29Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 33mCLT-DSM
$401
11/26Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 50mDSM-CLT
11/29Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 33mCLT-DSM
$411
11/25Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 17mDSM-CLT
11/27Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 33mCLT-DSM
$429
11/25Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
11h 55mDSM-CLT
11/27Wed
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 55mCLT-DSM
$510
11/23Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 09mDSM-CLT
11/24Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 42mCLT-DSM
$530
11/23Sat
multi-stopDelta
4h 12mDSM-CLT
11/25Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 43mCLT-DSM
$534
11/23Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 09mDSM-CLT
11/24Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 19mCLT-DSM
$535
11/22Fri
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 15mDSM-CLT
11/25Mon
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 00mCLT-DSM
$538

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