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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Charlotte to Des Moines:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:15 am
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 1:25 am.

The flight takes about 2h 35m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Charlotte to Des Moines:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Charlotte to Des Moines takes 2h 35m, covering 813 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Charlotte to Des Moines range from $424 to $551, with an average of $480 over the past 12 months. Anything below $424 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $355 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to $478 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Charlotte to Des Moines flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $211 to $1,181. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Charlotte to Des Moines route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Charlotte to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $200, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $82 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

Flights from Charlotte to Des Moines usually depart from Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and arrive at Des Moines (DSM).

One-stop flights from Charlotte to Des Moines most commonly connect through:

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 67% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Charlotte to Des Moines. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $441 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $490, a difference of $49.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Charlotte and Des Moines.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 34m, compared with 4h 35m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 4h 38m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Des Moines is 1 hour behind Charlotte (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Charlotte to Des Moines flights:

• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.