Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Des Moines
Cheap Flights from Charlotte to Des Moines
Looking for cheap flights from Charlotte to Des Moines? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Charlotte to Des Moines vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Charlotte to Des Moines for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
CLT - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 1 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
CLT - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
CLT - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
CLT - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
CLT - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
CLT - DSM
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
Charlotte to Des Moines flight facts
Distance
814 mi
1,311 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Airports in Charlotte
CLT · Charlotte Douglas Intl
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Charlotte - Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge is 75 mi from Des Moines
Flights Greenville - Des Moines · Greenville is 75 mi from Charlotte
Flights Asheville - Des Moines · Asheville is 91 mi from Charlotte
Flights Charlotte - Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Charlotte - Omaha · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Charlotte - Moline · Moline is 163 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Charlotte to Des Moines
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
CLT - DSM
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
CLT - DSM
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
CLT - DSM
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
CLT - DSM
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
CLT - DSM
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
CLT - DSM
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
No hotels available at the moment. Check back soon!
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Charlotte to Des Moines depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Charlotte to Des Moines.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Charlotte to Des Moines.
Charlotte and Des Moines are about 814 miles (1,311 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 814-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Charlotte.
Departures from Charlotte: Charlotte Douglas Intl (CLT). Arrivals in Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Des Moines, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
Our mission is to provide
the simplest and best
points travel planning
experience. Yeah!
Our mission is to provide the simplest and best
points travel planning experience. Yeah!
