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Flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 3h 54m door to door (6 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 3h 54m
CHODSMORD

Charlottesville to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 54mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Charlottesville to Des Moines

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CHO Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Sat12:00 CHO13:14 ATL0h 46m connection14:00 ATL14:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 54m
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CHO Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon12:45 CHO13:25 ORD3h 05m connection16:30 ORD17:36 DSMSkyWest + United Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 51m
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CHO Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon11:00 CHO11:54 CLT5h 36m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 31m
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CHO New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 07m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,349 km838 miles
Journey time
3h 54mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Charlottesville
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
CHO → DSM

Flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Charlottesville to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Charlotte. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Charlottesville to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,349 km.
Where do you change planes between Charlottesville and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Charlottesville and Des Moines?
Charlottesville: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Charlottesville and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Charlottesville.

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