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

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956 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
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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 6m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Charleston flights
MDW Chicago 4h 15m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Charleston flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AA → AABA Charlotte (CLT) to Charleston flights
ORD Chicago 4h 58m AAACAS → AAACNZ Chicago (ORD) to Charleston flights
DTW Detroit 5h 15m AFDLKE → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Charleston flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 20m AAG4QR → AAASEI Philadelphia (PHL) to Charleston flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 31m AAASAY → AAASBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Charleston flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 43m G4 → ADB6MX Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Charleston flights
BNA Nashville 5h 47m G4 → EJMWN Nashville (BNA) to Charleston flights
LGA New York 6h 6m AADL → AADL New York (LGA) 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.
1 Airlines 956 mi 2h 22m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–CHS had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 956 miles in 2h 22m.

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

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–CHS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 1 – – 88% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to CHS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
ATL ~4h 6m MDW ~4h 15m CLT ~4h 28m ORD ~4h 58m DTW ~5h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
923
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
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
76%
Return
CHS → DSM
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
72%
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 – –
Flight time 2h 22m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 88% –
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.
Distance & Flight Time
956 mi / 1,538 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 22m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–CHS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Charleston route.
Route details
Distance956 mi / 1,538 km
Flight time2h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
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.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Charleston International Airport take about 2h 22m gate to gate. The route covers 956 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to CHS: Breeze Airways. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in August 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 22m.
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 CHS 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.
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.

Flights from DSM to CHS

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) had nonstop service from Breeze Airways, last on the schedule in August 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to CHS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to CHS is about 2 hours 22 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 Omaha (OMA).