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Cheapest round-trip
$319
Typical prices: $328-$488
Delta
Tue 12/18Sat 12/29
DSM - CHO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $273-$395
Delta
Mon 9/10
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 • 14% price drop
September
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $327 (round-trip)
New York LaGuardia (LGA)
Shortest trip • 5h 44m (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
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 1:51 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 10:18 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
5h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$319Delta
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
9:53 am - 6:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:58 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$379American Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
4h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 11:01 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$399United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:26 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
6h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:45 pm - 11:01 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
6h 16m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$404United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:26 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
6h 11m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 11:39 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
10h 44m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl
$409United Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 1:51 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:18 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
5h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$444Delta
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 3:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 20m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 11:58 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
4h 58m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$448American Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Sat, Jan 9
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:33 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 10:20 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$458United Airlines
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
7:02 am - 3:22 pmDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
7h 20m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 2:56 pmCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
10h 56m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl
$514American Airlines
Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 13
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 11:14 amDSM  Des Moines-CHO Charlottesville Albemarle
4h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:42 amCHO  Charlottesville Albemarle-DSM Des Moines
5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$524Delta
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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 start at $319. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $328 to $488. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $319 on Delta.

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Key details for Des Moines to Charlottesville flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$274
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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.

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

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

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 45% of one-stop connections
    • New York LaGuardia (LGA) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 15% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 65% on the Des Moines to Charlottesville route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $318 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $899, a difference of $581. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Charlottesville?

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

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

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Charlottesville takes 0h 00m, covering 838 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • 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.

  • 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 $319 to $906. 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 $749, which is 126% above the typical average for this route.

  • 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 13m, compared with 5h 44m via New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 5h 51m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

    Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Budget
    · Avis

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

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville range from $328 to $488, with an average of $408 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $318 - about $581 less than Sunday (65% 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.
    - Staybridge Suites Charlottesville Airport By IHG
    - Comfort Inn & Suites Charlottesville Hollymead Town Center

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Charlottesville (CHO)