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

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814 mi airlines 27/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA2032
AA American
320
11:22 AM
EDT
12:52 PM
CDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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AA1985
AA American
320
1:44 PM
EDT
3:09 PM
CDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA3020
AA American
319
7:41 PM
EDT
9:15 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA1325
AA American
319
7:45 PM
EDT
9:19 PM
CDT
2h 34m
M T W T F S S
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AA2488
AA American
319
7:15 AM
CDT
10:40 AM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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AA2854
AA American
319
7:25 AM
CDT
10:47 AM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AA2032
AA American
320
1:38 PM
CDT
5:02 PM
EDT
2h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AA1985
AA American
320
3:44 PM
CDT
7:06 PM
EDT
2h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Charlotte to Des Moines
1 carrier, 27 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 814 mi 2h 25m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

CLT–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 814 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 27 319, 320 2h25-2h34 0% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
320 Airbus A320 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (27 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CLT to DSM direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CLT to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,000
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CLT → DSM
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
Return
DSM → CLT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLT delays → DSM delays →

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 25m to 2h 34m.
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).

CLT–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Charlotte to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance814 mi / 1,310 km
Flight time2h 25m to 2h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights27 out / 27 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: CLT
IATA / ICAOCLT / KCLT
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr58.8M
Elevation748 ft / 228 m
Destination: DSM
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CLT to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 2h 34m. The route covers 814 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from CLT to DSM. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through PTK, OMA, MEM, SBN, DAL, MKE, BWI, PIT, HOU, STL, MSL, PIE, TEB, PBI, MSY, TEX, AZA, PSP, ATL, DTW, IAH, BNA, LGA, MSP, MIA, FLL, DCA, MDW, ORD, DFW, SRQ, DEN, SNA, RSW, SJO, MCO, PHX, LAS, AUS and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

CLT to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CLT to DSM ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 2 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 814 miles (1,310 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.