Flying from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Each week, there are 19 Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, go for the 09:20 American Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:45 with American Airlines.
To ensure you catch your CLT to DSM flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Des Moines (and perhaps some other exciting corners of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
With 79.17% of its services landing on schedule, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering CLT to DSM flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CLT and DSM:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Right now, ₹ 11,422 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 21,782. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from CLT to DSM by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CLT to DSM.
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Handy information about Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
CLT is located at 5501 Josh Birmingham Parkway.
77.67% of flights departing from Charlotte Douglas International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Charlotte. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 4 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to CLT? If you're catching an early flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
Consider booking a hotel near DSM if you're on a late Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Des Moines International Airport rental car and explore Des Moines and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Enterprise and Alamo are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserve your vehicle from Des Moines International Airport several weeks before your departure to get the best deal. If you're travelling during peak season, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines
The street address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport is roughly 10 kilometres from central Des Moines. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
July is the most popular month for flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Des Moines in April.
Lock in your flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Des Moines during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 31ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC and 2ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CLT to DSM sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Des Moines. Around 499 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Milwaukee is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. No trip is complete without dropping by Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum.
