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$121 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Charlotte

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Charlotte

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Charlotte.
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7:15 pm - 3:37 pmDSM-CLT
19h 22m1 stop
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6:34 pm - 3:36 pmCLT-DSM
22h 02m1 stop
Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
Frontier Logo
7:30 pm - 4:32 pmDSM-CLT
20h 02m1 stop
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5:27 pm - 7:35 pmCLT-DSM
27h 08m1 stop
$291Frontier
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Wed, May 21 - Sun, May 25
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 6:00 pmDSM-CLT
8h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:50 pm - 10:50 pmCLT-DSM
4h 00m1 stop
$321Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 25
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 7:31 pmDSM-CLT
6h 31m1 stop
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8:20 am - 1:35 pmCLT-DSM
6h 15m1 stop
$323Delta
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, Jun 3
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 4:00 pmDSM-CLT
8h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:15 pm - 10:50 pmCLT-DSM
10h 35m2 stops
$326Southwest
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Wed, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 25
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:50 amDSM-CLT
4h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:35 pm - 10:30 pmCLT-DSM
4h 55m1 stop
$342Delta
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
American Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 8:53 pmDSM-CLT
2h 21mnonstop
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9:40 pm - 10:59 pmCLT-DSM
2h 19mnonstop
$373American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
American Airlines Logo
5:32 pm - 8:53 pmDSM-CLT
2h 21mnonstop
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9:40 pm - 10:59 pmCLT-DSM
2h 19mnonstop
$374American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Sat, Jun 21
United Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 10:16 pmDSM-CLT
6h 15m1 stop
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11:00 am - 9:22 pmCLT-DSM
11h 22m2 stops
$403United Airlines
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Sat, May 24 - Tue, Jun 3
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:21 pmDSM-CLT
12h 21m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:17 pm - 11:54 pmCLT-DSM
8h 37m1 stop
$422United Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
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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.

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 September, where tickets cost $365 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $451 and $432 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 $839, 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonAugust
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$121
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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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.
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Charlotte was $121 for a one-way ticket and $267 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 Aeromexico 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 $330 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 $467 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.

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 $148 or less one-way and $351 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct 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.

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

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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

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Top 3 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 7934 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

8.0 ExcellentFredrick, Apr 2025GSO - DTW
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

The gate attendant let me walk right by her with a bag too big for the overhead compartment

We missed our flight. The boarding pass had the wrong gate and by the time we received the text from Kayak, our flight was already gone. I’ll never use Kayak again and will go direct to the airlines in the future.

They lost my luggage and it didn’t get delivered until the next day.

3 hours late. Not even water offered on a 2.25 hour flight.

I have long legs, my foot was out in the aisle and when a flight attendant came walking by and I didn't notice, instead of saying "excuse me" or anything like that, she kicked my foot. Extremely rude

Cabin was roomy enough to easily slide my carry on under the seat in front of me!

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

I didn’t like anything, being platinum pro get you absolutely nowhere and does not increase the customer service treatment whatsoever anymore. My flight was canceled and they put me on a flight eight hours later that would’ve got me back in the middle of the night. They could’ve easily move me up to an hour Prior on an earlier flight. My second flight was unreasonable to take, the third flight was also canceled due to mechanical issues like the first flight. I don’t know what’s going on with American, but they are falling apart, after seven flight changes I finally got home, Unreasonable.

They have lost any customer service care and support. Terrible airline now and been for awhile.

The flight was delayed leaving Miami. When we arrived in Charlotte, we were unable to park at our scheduled gate. We had to wait another 30-45 minutes before we could park at a different gate. All in all, we were delayed by almost two hours arriving in Charlotte.

Everything was great except it became so hot on the plane I couldn’t sleep on my red eye flight. It didn’t really cool down till we started descending.

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