Charleston to Des Moines (CHS–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CHS Airport Page →
956 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 4h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 34m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 59m AAACNH → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 3m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 27m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 39m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 41m AAASEI → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 5h 58m DL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 6h 6m NZUA → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charleston to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
956 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CHS and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps CHS Routes DSM Routes CHS Live Flights DSM Live Flights CHS Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Charleston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CHS to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
ATL ~4h 15m MDW ~4h 25m CLT ~4h 34m ORD ~4h 59m DTW ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
939
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CHS → DSM
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
82%
Return
DSM → CHS
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CHS delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Charleston

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CHS→DSM AGS→DSM ILM→DSM
Distance from CHS – 116 mi 155 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 2h 9m
Departure OTP 62% – –
Augusta (AGS) to Des Moines flights · Wilmington (ILM) to Des Moines flights · Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CHS with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Charleston.
CHS: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charleston, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
956 mi / 1,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

CHS–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charleston to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance956 mi / 1,538 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CHS
Full nameCharleston International Airport
IATA / ICAOCHS / KCHS
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr6.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CHS to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Charleston International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 956 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Charleston.
Yes, return flights from DSM to CHS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, ILM and CLT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CHS to DSM

Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

CHS to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CHS to DSM is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 956 miles (1,538 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Wilmington (ILM) and Charlotte (CLT).