Des Moines (DSM) to Charlotte (CLT) flights
American Airlines flies nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 815-mile flight takes about 2h 16m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 815 mi · 1,312 km
- Flight time
- 2h 16m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying DSM to CLT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 13 | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A319, Airbus A321 | 65,186 | 2h 14m |
| PSA AirlinesSeasonal or ended | n/a | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 10,955 | 2h 24m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to CLT flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:10am and the last at 5:10pm. 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 2854American Airlines | 8:10am | 11:32am | 31 | 89% |
| AA 2962American Airlines | 1:08pm | 4:30pm | 23 | 77% |
| AA 1763American Airlines | 1:41pm | 5:11pm | 4 | 66% |
| AA 5124American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 5:10pm | 8:48pm | 27 | 67% |
Is DSM to CLT on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 83% of 813 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (93%), those around 1pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (47%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 813 | 83% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 111 | 88% | |
| 7am to 8am | 210 | 89% | |
| 8am to 9am | 42 | 93% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 25 | 92% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 138 | 69% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 83 | 77% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 34 | 94% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 55 | 78% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 81 | 80% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 33 | 84% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 81 | 7,868 | |
| September 2025 | 62 | 5,554 | |
| October 2025 | 84 | 6,076 | |
| November 2025 | 80 | 5,605 | |
| December 2025 | 74 | 5,651 | |
| January 2026 | 53 | 4,845 | |
| February 2026 | 54 | 5,611 | |
| March 2026 | 62 | 7,235 | |
| April 2026 | 57 | 5,831 | |
| May 2026 | 60 | 6,941 | |
| June 2026 | 58 | 7,714 | |
| July 2026 | 59 | 7,210 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.