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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $368-$458
American Airlines
Tue 12/18Sat 12/29
DSM - CHO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$289
Typical prices: $253-$351
American Airlines
Tue 12/25
DSM - CHO • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Charlottesville. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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March
Cheapest • 11% price drop
November
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $364 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 5h 23m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville (DSM-CHO)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Charlottesville

Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:58 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$349American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:58 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$349American Airlines
Thu, Apr 29 - Mon, May 3
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:17 amDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
4h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
5h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$349Delta
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31
Delta Logo
7:40 am - 1:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
5h 04m1 stop New York LaGuardia
Delta Logo
2:38 pm - 7:40 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
6h 02m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$349Delta
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
7:41 am - 6:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
10h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 12:26 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$354American Airlines
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
7:41 am - 6:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
10h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 12:26 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
11h 16m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$359American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:56 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
10h 56m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$392American Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:56 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
10h 56m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$392American Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:36 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
4h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:41 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$449United Airlines
Wed, Jan 20 - Sat, Jan 23
United Airlines Logo
9:25 am - 9:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
10h 37m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:41 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$454United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Charlottesville flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville typically range from $368 to $458. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Des Moines to Charlottesville flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$289
Beat the crowds with an average 67% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville

When to book flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Charlottesville based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Charlottesville flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville takes 00m, covering 838 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Charlottesville flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville range from $368 to $458, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $368 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Charlottesville changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $349 to $888. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Charlottesville looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Charlottesville are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $428, which is 56% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO)?

    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $77 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget
    • Avis

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    Flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville pass through?

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

    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 42% of one-stop connections
    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 21% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 64% on flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $325 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $899, a difference of $574.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 10m, compared with 5h 23m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 51m via New York LaGuardia (LGA).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Charlottesville?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Charlottesville?

    Some of the most popular sights in Charlottesville are Jefferson Theater and Albemarle County Courthouse Historic District. These are among the most viewed places in Charlottesville on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Charlottesville flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $325, about $574 less than Sunday fares (64% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Charlottesville trip for March. Fares historically average $353 round-trip in that month - typically $546 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Charlottesville Albemarle Airport.

    • Comfort Inn & Suites Charlottesville Hollymead Town Center
    • Staybridge Suites Charlottesville Airport By IHG

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