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Flights from Chattanooga to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Chattanooga to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 3h 39m door to door (59 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 39m
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Chattanooga to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 39mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Chattanooga 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.

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CHA Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon12:15 CHA12:53 ATL1h 07m connection14:00 ATL14:54 DSMDelta Air Lines
52 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 39m
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CHA Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: Envoy Air, SkyWest, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Sun14:00 CHA14:42 ORD2h 03m connection16:45 ORD17:51 DSMGoJet Airlines + United Airlines
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 51m
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CHA Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon10:45 CHA11:44 CLT5h 46m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMPiedmont Airlines (1948-1989) + American Airlines
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 8h 46m
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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
1,026 km637 miles
Journey time
3h 39mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Chattanooga
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
CHA → DSM

Flights from Chattanooga to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Chattanooga 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 Chattanooga to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,026 km.
Where do you change planes between Chattanooga and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Charlotte (CLT). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chattanooga and Des Moines?
Chattanooga: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Chattanooga and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Chattanooga.

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