Direct flights from Charlotte to Des Moines
15 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from CLT to DSM.
Flight time: about 1h56m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Charlotte local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL3020 | 2:03a | 2h15m | Sun |
| American AAL2962 | 9:45a | 1h53m | Sun |
| American AAL2962 | 10:48a | 1h56m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| American AAL2962 | 10:58a | 1h56m | Fri |
| American AAL2962 | 11:11a | 1h54m | Sat |
| American AAL2962 | 11:27a | 1h59m | Tue |
| American AAL3020 | 6:50p | 1h55m | Wed, Sat |
| American AAL3020 | 6:57p | 1h56m | Thu |
| American AAL3020 | 7:08p | 1h56m | Tue |
| American AAL3020 | 7:38p | 2h | Mon |
| American AAL3020 | 11:04p | 2h2m | Fri |
| American AAL3020 | 11:25p | 2h | Sun |
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The route
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Nonstop from Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) has 15 nonstop flights a week to Des Moines (DSM), operated by American. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of CLT and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Charlotte to Des Moines?
The nonstop flight from Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM) takes about 1h56m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Charlotte to Des Moines?
Driving from Charlotte to Des Moines takes about 15h 54m behind the wheel — roughly 1,051 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 1h56m.