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

DSM Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between DSM and CHS. Nearest airports to DSM with scheduled service: Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD, 76 mi) · Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO, 96 mi) · The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID, 103 mi)
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✈ Nonstop

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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 14m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 15m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 31m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 4h 49m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 5h 5m DLKEVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 5h 11m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 25m AAG4QR → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 40m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
EWR Newark 5h 43m G4 → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Charleston flights
DCA Washington 6h 5m AA → AAAS Washington (DCA) to Charleston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Charleston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
ATL ~4h 14m MDW ~4h 15m CLT ~4h 31m ORD ~4h 49m DTW ~5h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,037
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
DSM → CHS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
CHS → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → CHS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Charleston from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Charleston International Airport.
Metric DSM→CHS OMA→CHS
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – –
Departure OTP 100% –
Omaha (OMA) to Charleston flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Charleston International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Charleston.
Facts

DSM–CHS Quick Facts

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to CHS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Chicago Midway and Charlotte Douglas.
Charleston is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from CHS to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. 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.

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 Omaha (OMA).