DSM - CLT

$111 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Charlotte - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Charlotte departing on 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 20% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$252
Typical prices: $337-$541
Frontier
Thu 9/24Sun 9/27
DSM - CLT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$401
Typical prices: $397-$491
American Airlines
Wed 10/28Sat 10/31
DSM - CLT • Non-stop
Top airlines
Cheapest • from $252 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 2h 21m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $232 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 12m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 18% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 19% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Charlotte!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

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

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Charlotte 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Charlotte

Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 6:59 pm
DSM
-
CLT
6h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:54 pm - 7:33 pm
CLT
-
DSM
24h 39m
1 stop
$252Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 6:59 pm
DSM
-
CLT
6h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:54 pm - 7:33 pm
CLT
-
DSM
24h 39m
1 stop
$252Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 6:59 pm
DSM
-
CLT
6h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:54 pm - 7:33 pm
CLT
-
DSM
24h 39m
1 stop
$264Frontier
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 6:59 pm
DSM
-
CLT
6h 30m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:54 pm - 7:33 pm
CLT
-
DSM
24h 39m
1 stop
$264Frontier
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
Southwest Logo
12:10 pm - 6:15 pm
DSM
-
CLT
5h 05m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
CLT
-
DSM
4h 30m
1 stop
$321Southwest
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:55 am
DSM
-
CLT
4h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:30 pm - 10:15 pm
CLT
-
DSM
4h 45m
1 stop
$321Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 20
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 9:10 pm
DSM
-
CLT
5h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:10 am - 11:25 am
CLT
-
DSM
4h 15m
1 stop
$321Southwest
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 20
American Airlines Logo
7:49 pm - 8:07 am
DSM
-
CLT
11h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 12:24 pm
CLT
-
DSM
2h 21mnonstop
$373American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Aug 27
American Airlines Logo
7:49 pm - 8:07 am
DSM
-
CLT
11h 18m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:03 am - 12:24 pm
CLT
-
DSM
2h 21mnonstop
$373American Airlines
Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 8
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 10:25 am
DSM
-
CLT
2h 45mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:02 pm - 10:19 pm
CLT
-
DSM
10h 17m
1 stop
$373American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Charlotte flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Charlotte?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Charlotte departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Charlotte from Des Moines usually cost between $373 and $581 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $252 on Frontier (Sep 24-Sep 27).

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

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

For Des Moines to Charlotte, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Charlotte back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $395 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $769 and $560 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $493, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Charlotte, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$111
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
Flight from Des Moines to Charlotte

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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 Des Moines to Charlotte

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Charlotte was $111 for a one-way ticket and $252 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, Southwest or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Charlotte are Southwest and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $450 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $463 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

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 $259 or less one-way and $389 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Charlotte?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Charlotte Douglas.
Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Des Moines to Charlotte Douglas

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Charlotte Douglas to Des Moines

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top airlines flying 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4229 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
Airline reviews

Eveeyrime I fly they are begging for bags due to cabin overhead space. What they should so ia take the bags that are clearly too big to fit wheels first on their side. And those of us who give up the bag should really get their bags first. When boarding, nobody wants stupid jokes about how hot it is on board. Give us some cool air. Im usually sick from the heat by the time we take off.

6.0 GoodVera, Jul 2026
MCO - BNA
Read more Southwest reviews

Eveeyrime I fly they are begging for bags due to cabin overhead space. What they should so ia take the bags that are clearly too big to fit wheels first on their side. And those of us who give up the bag should really get their bags first. When boarding, nobody wants stupid jokes about how hot it is on board. Give us some cool air. Im usually sick from the heat by the time we take off.

It was good. Last flight was delayed but I always say that is in God's plan

Plane was late. Zero service for 2+ hour flight and it was not that bumpy.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

southwest just starting charging for luggage. hadnt realized it until it was too late. now out $70 when i couldve bought a carry on if i wouldve known. free bags was one of the only reasons i chose southwest over another airline (the other being no assigned seats, which is apparently also being changed). stupid business decision. wont be flying southwest anymore.

Cluster mess boarding. Can't wait for SWA reserved seating. Internet didn't seem to work on the plane.

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

I liked the boarding by group and numbers. I didn't like my inability to guarantee our seats together. I didn't like the $8/flight for Internet, but I did appreciate the inflight movie options on their app. I didn't like that there were no charging stations on the seats during either of our flights. One flight was over 3 hours.

I never like the fact that if I don't check in exactly 24 hours before the flight time, I get to board C, and that means sitting between 2 individuals. I would like assigned seating in the airplanes.

Flight only half full. Room to spread out. Newer plane. Very satisfied.

The ground closures and flight delays were unwelcome. I think the captain did what he could to manage expectations for the delays, but the stress level increasing in the cabin was palpable with every announcement. It may be obvious to those who fly frequently, but if the ground is closed for us to get to a gate, it's also closed for connecting flights to leave. Other passengers were so stressed they were rude. A bit further explanation could have helped.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours in ten minute increments. Bizarre and frustrating

Horrific. We were delayed due a flight attendant stuck in traffic en route to the airport. Over 100 people were then stuck in Charolette. Then I ran to make my layover only to find that my connection didn’t have a plane anymore. Waited 2.5 hours without any updates. On the flight we had to beg for even a pretzel option.

Booked flight at 8pm Sunday evening. Flight posted delay from 5:00 to 7:46AM Monday morning. At 12:26 AM (after I was asleep) pulled flight forward to 6:21AM. Had to scramble in morning to make the flight. Barely did

It’s love good long way travel!! I always want more give me price down i want ever month travel I miss travel only North Carolina to Thailand in my love her !!

I was not clear if food was offered or not.

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Charlotte

Information on your arrival and departure airports