Direct flights from Des Moines to Charlotte
13 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from DSM to CLT.
Flight time: about 1h56m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Des Moines local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2854 | 7:04a | 1h54m | Fri |
| American AAL2854 | 7:10a | 1h57m | Thu |
| American AAL2854 | 7:16a | 2h6m | Sun |
| American AAL2854 | 7:33a | 1h54m | Wed |
| American AAL2854 | 7:50a | 1h47m | Sat |
| American AAL2854 | 8:04a | 1h53m | Mon |
| American AAL2854 | 9:08a | 2h13m | Tue |
| American AAL1763 | 1:49p | 2h4m | Wed–Thu |
| American AAL1763 | 1:55p | 1h51m | Sun |
| American AAL1763 | 2:08p | 2h12m | Tue |
| American AAL1763 | 2:18p | 1h50m | Mon |
| American AAL1763 | 2:33p | 1h59m | Fri |
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The route
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Nonstop from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte (CLT)
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) has 13 nonstop flights a week to Charlotte (CLT), operated by American. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DSM and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Charlotte?
The nonstop flight from Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte (CLT) takes about 1h56m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Des Moines to Charlotte?
Driving from Des Moines to Charlotte takes about 15h 54m behind the wheel — roughly 1,051 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 1h56m.