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 Asheville, and flying into Des Moines, then you can expect flight times to average 2h 24m and 4h 43m, respectively.

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

Delta, Allegiant Air, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from North Carolina to Des Moines

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 week?

As of September 2026, there are 6 flights per week flying from North Carolina to Des Moines. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 33% of flights taking off on this day.

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 September 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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6:30 am - 2:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

33h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

2:49 pm - 9:08 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 19m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$247Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

6:30 am - 2:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

33h 12m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

2:49 pm - 9:08 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 19m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$257Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

5:20 pm - 11:26 pmAVL Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines

7h 06m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

11:09 am - 6:22 pmDSM Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional

6h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$305American Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

9:25 am - 1:30 pmAVL Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines

5h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

9:26 am - 4:16 pmDSM Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional

5h 50m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$322American Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

12:59 pm - 4:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 56m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:09 am - 11:56 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 47m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$325Delta

Sat, Nov 7 - Tue, Dec 15

4:50 pm - 10:29 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:20 am - 11:46 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 26m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$325Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Thu, Feb 4

11:30 am - 5:33 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

2:56 pm - 10:07 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 11m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$325United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Dec 12

6:00 am - 12:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:27 am - 5:39 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$330United Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Dec 12

6:15 am - 2:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

9h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

12:45 pm - 6:30 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$330Southwest

Wed, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 12

7:00 pm - 11:05 pmCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

5h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

12:45 pm - 6:35 pmDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

$357Southwest

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 7

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2:54 pm - 12:39 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

22h 45m1 stop Philadelphia

8:43 am - 9:10 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

23h 27m1 stop Philadelphia

$324Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 11

5:27 pm - 11:55 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

19h 28m1 stop Orlando

7:57 pm - 9:05 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

12h 08m1 stop Orlando Sanford Intl

$363Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 9

7:00 pm - 10:26 pmGSO Greensboro/H. Point-DSM Des Moines

4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:25 pm - 5:43 pmDSM Des Moines-GSO Greensboro/H. Point

4h 18m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$384Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Sat, Oct 24

7:00 pm - 10:26 pmGSO Greensboro/H. Point-DSM Des Moines

4h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

3:03 pm - 10:09 pmDSM Des Moines-GSO Greensboro/H. Point

6h 06m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$384Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 25

6:48 am - 10:31 amAVL Asheville Regional-DSM Des Moines

4h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:11 pm - 8:59 pmDSM Des Moines-AVL Asheville Regional

4h 48m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$427United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 11

2:55 pm - 9:23 pmGSO Greensboro/H. Point-DSM Des Moines

7h 28m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

11:27 am - 5:08 pmDSM Des Moines-GSO Greensboro/H. Point

4h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$434United Airlines

Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6

5:32 pm - 12:04 amILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

7h 32m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:01 am - 2:57 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

7h 56m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$453American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 20

12:26 pm - 7:21 pmILM Wilmington New Hanover County-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:14 pm - 6:47 pmDSM Des Moines-ILM Wilmington New Hanover County

4h 33m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$453American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 20

7:40 am - 11:10 amCLT Charlotte Douglas-DSM Des Moines

4h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway

4:30 pm - 9:50 pmDSM Des Moines-CLT Charlotte Douglas

4h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway

$536Southwest

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

1:45 pm - 10:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

10h 10m2 stops Orlando Chicago Midway

1:20 pm - 7:20 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

$558Southwest

Sun, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 24

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American Airlines flights from North Carolina to Des Moines

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American Airlines

Dec 2

AVL5:20 pmAsheville Regional

7h 06m

1 stop

DSM11:26 pmDes Moines

Dec 9

DSM11:09 amDes Moines

6h 13m

1 stop

AVL6:22 pmAsheville Regional

$305

American Airlines

Oct 24

AVL9:25 amAsheville Regional

5h 05m

1 stop

DSM1:30 pmDes Moines

Oct 31

DSM9:26 amDes Moines

5h 50m

1 stop

AVL4:16 pmAsheville Regional

$322

American Airlines

Oct 23

AVL6:02 pmAsheville Regional

6h 56m

1 stop

DSM11:58 pmDes Moines

Oct 24

DSM9:26 amDes Moines

5h 50m

1 stop

AVL4:16 pmAsheville Regional

$339

Allegiant Air flights from North Carolina to Des Moines

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Allegiant Air

Oct 29

AVL7:00 amAsheville Regional

11h 02m

1 stop

DSM5:02 pmDes Moines

Oct 30

DSM9:15 amDes Moines

10h 49m

1 stop

AVL9:04 pmAsheville Regional

$333

Allegiant Air

Nov 23

GSO7:00 pmGreensboro/H. Point

27h 47m

1 stop

DSM9:47 pmDes Moines

Nov 30

DSM8:30 amDes Moines

7h 51m

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GSO5:21 pmGreensboro/H. Point

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Wed 10/21

6:30 am-2:42 pm

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Mon 10/26

2:49 pm-9:08 am

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2:49 pm-9:08 am

1 stop17h 19m

$257

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5:20 pm-11:26 pm

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11:09 am-6:22 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$305

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1 stop5h 50m

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Sat 11/7

12:59 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

6:09 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 47m

$325

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Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/6

4:50 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Des Moines

Thu 2/4

6:20 am-11:46 am

1 stop4h 26m

$325

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Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/7

11:30 am-5:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

2:56 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$325

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/7

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

11:27 am-5:39 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$330

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/9

6:15 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

12:45 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$330

CharlotteDes Moines

CLT Charlotte Douglas - DSM Des Moines

CLTDSM

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 11/5

7:00 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 11/7

12:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$357

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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 April is your next best option. Flight prices from North Carolina to Des Moines during April average around $377.

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

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Best Price Found	$111
Fastest flight time	2h 24m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Des Moines	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from North Carolina in the past 72 hours is $111. The best round-trip flight deal from North Carolina to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $247.

The fastest flight from North Carolina to Des Moines takes 2h 24m

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.
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 September 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 A319, making up 41.82% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 with 32.73%, Airbus A320-100/200 with 23.64%, and Airbus A321-100/200 with 1.82%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,608 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $268	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,261 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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