Flying from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport is 2 hours 25 minutes.
Charlotte's timezone is UTC-5, making Charlotte one hour ahead of Des Moines.
You can choose from 16 weekly Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flights. The 06:38 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:32.
Your DSM to CLT flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
American Airlines is your gateway to discovering Charlotte (and perhaps some other exciting parts of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport offered by this carrier.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers DSM to CLT flights, with 78.37% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DSM and CLT include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
122 € is the best price for a one-way Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. A return flight starts at 265 €. These prices can change depending on demand.
Book two months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSM to CLT.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DSM to CLT.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)
You'll find DSM at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
77% of flights departing from Des Moines Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Des Moines Airport from central Des Moines, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 11 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near DSM. Whether you've booked an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
Consider booking a hotel near CLT if you're taking a late Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Charlotte Douglas Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Easirent or Budget and venture far and wide through Charlotte and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Charlotte Douglas Airport about one week before you travel.
When to fly to Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT)
The quietest month for a flight from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Charlotte based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Charlotte is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Des Moines Airport to Charlotte Douglas Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from DSM to CLT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Charlotte. Around 370 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
Virginia Beach is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 467 kilometres north-east of Charlotte. No trip is complete without a visit to Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.