Flying from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Des Moines Airport (DSM): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Every week, there are 16 Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, select the 11:00 American Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 22:27 with American Airlines.
To ensure you get on your CLT to DSM flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Flying into Des Moines (and then seeing more of the United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport.
American Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With 75.43% of services arriving as scheduled, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CLT to DSM flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CLT and DSM include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
St Louis Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
Currently, 136 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 258 €. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from CLT to DSM, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CLT to DSM by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport.
Handy information about Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
You'll find CLT at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
79% of flights that take off from Charlotte Douglas Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Charlotte Douglas Airport from central Charlotte, it'll take around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near CLT? If you're boarding an early flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Des Moines Airport (DSM)
If you're landing on a late Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near DSM:
Grab a Des Moines Airport rental car and explore Des Moines and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Enterprise and Alamo are top providers to choose from here.
Reserve your vehicle from Des Moines Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're going away during a peak period, you may want to book even earlier.
When to fly to Des Moines Airport (DSM)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Des Moines. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Des Moines is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your flights from Charlotte Douglas Airport to Des Moines Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CLT to DSM in January. Temperatures average between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Des Moines has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 499 kilometres east of Des Moines, a trip to Chicago will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United States, head for Milwaukee, roughly 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo are among the biggest draws.
