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$114 Find Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Des Moines

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Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Des Moines (CLT-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Charlotte to Des Moines

Fri, Jul 18 - Sun, Jul 20
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9:24 am - 6:06 pmCLT-DSM
9h 42m1 stop
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6:32 pm - 2:02 pmDSM-CLT
18h 30m1 stop
Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
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6:32 pm - 2:40 pmCLT-DSM
21h 08m1 stop
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5:49 pm - 4:05 pmDSM-CLT
21h 16m1 stop
Thu, Jul 17 - Sun, Jul 20
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6:20 am - 10:38 pmCLT-DSM
17h 18m2 stops
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6:32 pm - 2:02 pmDSM-CLT
18h 30m1 stop
Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
Delta Logo
8:25 am - 1:27 pmCLT-DSM
6h 02m1 stop
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5:44 am - 10:41 amDSM-CLT
3h 57m1 stop
$217Delta
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Tue, Jul 29 - Fri, Aug 8
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 10:16 amCLT-DSM
4h 56m1 stop
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5:30 am - 10:57 amDSM-CLT
4h 27m1 stop
$288Delta
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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
7:34 am - 6:02 pmCLT-DSM
11h 28m1 stop
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5:56 am - 6:59 pmDSM-CLT
12h 03m1 stop
$335American Airlines
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 11:35 pmCLT-DSM
6h 10m1 stop
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8:20 am - 8:50 pmDSM-CLT
11h 30m2 stops
$350Southwest
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Nov 19
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 11:35 pmCLT-DSM
11h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 am - 5:40 pmDSM-CLT
10h 25m2 stops
$355Southwest
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Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
American Airlines Logo
3:29 pm - 4:48 pmCLT-DSM
2h 19mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:23 pm - 7:45 pmDSM-CLT
2h 22mnonstop
$373American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 26 - Mon, Jun 30
Frontier Logo
5:28 pm - 7:53 pmCLT-DSM
27h 25m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:38 pm - 4:33 pmDSM-CLT
18h 55m1 stop
$415Frontier
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Charlotte to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Charlotte to Des Moines 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 Charlotte to Des Moines?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Charlotte to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Des Moines on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Charlotte, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Des Moines, 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 Charlotte to Des Moines is March, where tickets cost $325 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $471 and $468 respectively.

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

The average round-trip 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $431 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Charlotte to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Charlotte to Des Moines, you should book around 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$114
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Charlotte to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Charlotte to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Charlotte to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Charlotte to Des Moines was $114 for a one-way ticket and $178 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Charlotte to Des Moines.

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

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Charlotte to Des Moines flight route.

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Charlotte to Des Moines flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Charlotte to Des Moines are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $418 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $410 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 Charlotte to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Charlotte with another airline. Booking your flights between Charlotte and DSM 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 Charlotte to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines from Charlotte up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $410 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Charlotte to Des Moines?

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

Direct departures

Charlotte Douglas to Des Moines

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

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Des Moines to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

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American Airlines

Wednesday

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American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Top airlines flying from Charlotte to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Charlotte to Des Moines. 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 Charlotte to Des Moines? 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 7950 reviews
8.5Crew
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

10.0 ExcellentHartaj, Jun 2025EWR - RDU
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Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

It would be nice if was given wires ear buds. Overall was a good experience was able to sleep on the plane

My flight was 6 pm 6/6. Every hour they delayed it again - air condition issues then no pilot then the crew had worked too many hours and cancelled the flight at 11 pm. Sent customers to NJ a 45 minutes uber ride to a hotel. Had to be back by 5 am for a 7 am flight and again no pilot etc with another three hours of delays.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

I am very bothered by the events today. I can't believe the flight attendants allowed someone to take my seat and made me move. It was embarrassing. I was in the right. The lady just didn't want move. I can't believe delta would allow this to stand and disrespect my rights as a passenger. The lady complained about her leg and that she couldn't move. Firstly somehow she was able to make it to row 24. Not sure how much her leg could have hurt. Secondly, I'm in plenty of pain myself. I just finished chemotherapy a several weeks ago. My body is constantly sore. Yet deltas flight attendants didn't appropriately protect my rights. In the end they found me a seat on the plane but I want to understand how delta can operate this way. They in essence allowed a bully to get their way.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Newark airport grounded inbound flight and only announced when the flight was about to start taxing.

Terrible. The flight was delayed two hours due to weather. Then when we got on the plane, the first pilot ended up timing out and we had to wait for a second pilot. Second pile came on board and we tax it out. Had to return back to the gate because of an unruly passenger. Then the copilot timed out. Had to wait for new copilot. Also had to wait for maintenance to check for fuel. Then found out the second pilot timed out and we had to wait for a third pilot. Was ready to go and then needed maintenance again for another issue. In the end, it was 2 o’clock in the morning when they announced that the flight couldn’t go because the third pilot and the second copilot had timed out.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

I was a little disappointed of not having an android charger. Only one it was for an iPhone. I've flown American in the past and had access to one.

At least it was a short flight. Greyhound with wings.

One of the best flights I’ve had. So smooth.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Checking in at the counter was very disappointing. The lady had a very bad attitude and smart at me. She had no smile, did not greet me by name, or acknowledge me as a valued customer. Poor reflection of the airline.

First class flight attendant was rude and lacked any customer service skills.

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