Charlotte to Des Moines (CLT–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

CLT Airport Page →
814 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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AA1763
AA American
320
2:37 PM
EDT
4:12 PM
CDT
2h 35m
38%
M T W T F S S
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AA2241
AA American
320
10:45 PM
EDT
12:12 AM+1
CDT
2h 27m
38%
M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA2854
AA American
320
6:55 AM
CDT
10:24 AM
EDT
2h 29m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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AA1763
AA American
320
1:35 PM
CDT
4:45 PM
EDT
2h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 3h 57m AAWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 4h 5m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 15m AAAFAM → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 4h 34m AAAFAM → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 4h 40m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 47m AAAFBA → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 20m AAASBA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
VPS Valparaiso 5h 25m AA → G4 Valparaiso (VPS) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 39m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
SRQ Sarasota/Bradenton 5h 48m AA → EJAG4 Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Charlotte to Des Moines
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 814 mi 2h 31m nonstop -1h behind

CLT–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 814 miles in approximately 2h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore CLT Routes DSM Routes CLT Live Flights DSM Live Flights CLT Delays DSM Delays
All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to Charlotte flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CLT–DSM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 14 320 2h27-2h35 67% Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to DSM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
IND ~3h 47m BNA ~3h 57m MDW ~4h 5m ATL ~4h 15m CVG ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,378
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
CLT → DSM
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
80%
Return
DSM → CLT
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
88%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Charlotte

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric CLT→DSM RDU→DSM AGS→DSM
Distance from CLT – 130 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 14 – –
Flight time 2h 31m 1h 57m 2h
Departure OTP 67% – –
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Des Moines flights · Augusta (AGS) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of CLT 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 Charlotte.
CLT: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
814 mi / 1,310 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 31m gate to gate.
Getting to CLT

There is no rail link to CLT. CATS Route 5 bus runs from Charlotte Transportation Center to the airport in 45 minutes ($2.20). The airport is 7 miles from Uptown Charlotte.Ride-shares from Uptown cost $18–30 and take 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available but less common than ride-share in Charlotte. I-85 and Billy Graham Parkway are the primary expressway routes; allow extra time during afternoon rush (4–6:30pm).

Facts

CLT–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance814 mi / 1,310 km
Flight time2h 31m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CLT
Full nameCharlotte Douglas International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 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 CLT to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 2h 31m gate to gate. The route covers 814 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CLT to DSM: American Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Yes, return flights from DSM to CLT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include RDU and AGS. 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 CLT to DSM

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLT to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to DSM is about 2 hours 31 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 814 miles (1,310 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Augusta (AGS).