How long does it take to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in North Carolina, such as Charlotte or Raleigh, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 2h 21m and 4h 40m, respectively.

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from North Carolina according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 65% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from North Carolina to Des Moines on average per day?

As of August 2026, 2 flights take off from North Carolina and land in Des Moines each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 58% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from North Carolina to Des Moines on average per week?

As of August 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from North Carolina to Des Moines. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from North Carolina to Des Moines?

Delta, Southwest, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from North Carolina to Des Moines

When did momondo last update prices for flights from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport?

Prices for flights from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport is 4 as of August 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:55 am - 10:46 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

4h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:25 am - 7:11 pmDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

7h 46m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$207Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

1:09 pm - 4:49 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

4h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:45 am - 11:11 amDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$207Delta

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia

8:30 pm - 12:29 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

26h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$232Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia

8:30 pm - 12:29 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

50h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$233Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

10:42 am - 2:15 pmTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-DSM Des Moines

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:24 pm - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6h 25m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$239United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

6:00 am - 10:31 amTYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:11 pm - 8:49 pmDSM Des Moines-TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$239United Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 20

6:12 am - 12:04 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

1:30 pm - 6:43 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$254American Airlines

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

6:23 pm - 12:04 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:56 pm - 11:59 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$255American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

6:00 am - 2:10 pmORF Norfolk-DSM Des Moines

9h 10m1 stop Denver Intl

5:30 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-ORF Norfolk

4h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$255Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

12:25 pm - 7:30 pmORF Norfolk-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway

5:30 am - 10:55 amDSM Des Moines-ORF Norfolk

4h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway

$260Southwest

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

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9:33 am - 2:05 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

5h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:15 am - 4:23 pmDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

8h 08m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$207Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24

11:55 am - 7:15 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

8h 20m1 stop New York LaGuardia

5:40 am - 11:03 amDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

4h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$207Delta

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23

6:51 am - 12:20 pmAVL Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines

6h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:32 am - 4:59 pmDSM Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional

4h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$402United Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

9:52 am - 1:25 pmAVL Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines

4h 33m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:55 pm - 10:42 pmDSM Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional

7h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$423American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

9:43 am - 7:54 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

11h 11m1 stop Philadelphia

8:38 pm - 10:06 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

12h 28m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl New Orleans Louis Armstrong

$444Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Aug 24

9:43 am - 7:54 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

11h 11m1 stop Philadelphia

9:50 pm - 10:06 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

35h 16m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl New Orleans Louis Armstrong

$444Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 23

5:00 am - 1:25 pmAVL Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines

9h 25m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:55 pm - 10:42 pmDSM Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional

7h 47m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

$460American Airlines

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22

1:30 pm - 9:55 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

9h 25m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

5:40 am - 11:10 amDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

4h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

$515Southwest

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 20

11:10 am - 9:00 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

10h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

7:00 am - 5:50 pmDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

9h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Dallas Love Field

$520Southwest

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 20

6:15 am - 12:20 pmORF Norfolk-DSM Des Moines

7h 05m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:21 pm - 9:48 pmDSM Des Moines-ORF Norfolk

7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$590United Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22

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United Airlines flights from North Carolina to Des Moines

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Oct 20

TYS10:42 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

4h 33m

1 stop

DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM1:24 pmDes Moines

6h 25m

1 stop

TYS8:49 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

$239

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Oct 20

TYS6:00 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

5h 31m

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DSM10:31 amDes Moines

Oct 20

DSM3:11 pmDes Moines

7h 48m

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TYS11:59 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

$244

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Oct 20

TYS5:45 amKnoxville McGhee Tyson

9h 30m

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DSM2:15 pmDes Moines

Oct 21

DSM3:11 pmDes Moines

4h 38m

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TYS8:49 pmKnoxville McGhee Tyson

$267

American Airlines flights from North Carolina to Des Moines

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Sep 26

RDU6:12 amRaleigh-Durham

6h 52m

1 stop

DSM12:04 pmDes Moines

Oct 3

DSM1:30 pmDes Moines

4h 13m

1 stop

RDU6:43 pmRaleigh-Durham

$254

American Airlines

Sep 17

RDU6:23 pmRaleigh-Durham

6h 41m

1 stop

DSM12:04 amDes Moines

Sep 21

DSM5:56 pmDes Moines

5h 03m

1 stop

RDU11:59 pmRaleigh-Durham

$255

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Sep 30

MYR8:08 amMyrtle Beach Intl

4h 56m

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DSM12:04 pmDes Moines

Oct 5

DSM4:12 pmDes Moines

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10:42 am-2:15 pm

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1:24 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$239

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TYS Knoxville McGhee Tyson - DSM Des Moines

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Tue 10/20

6:00 am-10:31 am

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3:11 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$239

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

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Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/26

6:12 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

1:30 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$254

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

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Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/17

6:23 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

5:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$255

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

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Norfolk

Sat 9/12

6:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$255

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sat 9/12

12:25 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 9/19

5:30 am-10:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

$260

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in January, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from North Carolina to Des Moines during September average around $353.

What is the cheapest North Carolina to Des Moines flight route?

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Best Price Found	$471
Fastest flight time	2h 33m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best flight deal from North Carolina to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $471

The fastest flight from North Carolina to Des Moines takes 2h 33m

Direct flights go from North Carolina to Des Moines every day.

There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From North Carolina there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport?
Prices for flights from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
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The number of operators available for flights from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport is 4 as of August 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from North Carolina to Des Moines Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from North Carolina to Des Moines?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between North Carolina and Des Moines, the leading plane model is Airbus A320-100/200, making up 48.78% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 with 31.71%, Airbus A319 with 17.07%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 2.44%.

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