Charlotte to Des Moines (CLT–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 32 | 319, 320, CR9 | 2h21-2h37 | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Charlotte
| Metric | CLT→DSM | AVL→DSM | RDU→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CLT | – | 91 mi | 130 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 32 | – | – |
| Flight time | 2h 25m | 3h 8m | 1h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
CLT: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Charlotte, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CLT to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CLT to DSM is about 2 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 814 miles (1,310 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 58 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Asheville (AVL), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Augusta (AGS).