Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 815-mile flight takes about 2h 25m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 815 mi · 1,312 km
- Flight time
- 2h 25m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying CLT to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 13 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 | 66,145 | 2h 22m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 10,143 | 2h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
CLT to DSM flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:03am and the last at 10:44pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2962American Airlines | 11:03am | 12:24pm | 23 | 81% |
| AA 1763American Airlines | 11:31am | 12:56pm | 4 | 65% |
| AA 5124American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:50pm | 4:27pm | 27 | 60% |
| AA 3020American Airlines | 5:20pm | 6:41pm | 27 | 62% |
| AA 2241American Airlines | 10:44pm | 12:09am | 4 | 54% |
Is CLT to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 813 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 2pm were the most punctual (82%), those around 10pm the least (57%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (44%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 813 | 72% | 20 min | 3.3% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9am to 10am | 24 | 96% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 234 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 23 | 96% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 24 | 64% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 80 | 82% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 36 | 78% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 33 | 81% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 19 | 47% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 23 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 82 | 73% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 93 | 75% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 132 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 81 | 8,325 | |
| September 2025 | 62 | 5,639 | |
| October 2025 | 84 | 6,319 | |
| November 2025 | 79 | 5,452 | |
| December 2025 | 74 | 5,501 | |
| January 2026 | 53 | 5,351 | |
| February 2026 | 55 | 6,053 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 7,794 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 6,093 | |
| May 2026 | 59 | 6,492 | |
| June 2026 | 59 | 6,980 | |
| July 2026 | 59 | 6,289 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.