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Flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Charlotte, about 4h 04m door to door (15 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 4h 04m
DSMCHOATL

Des Moines to Charlottesville at a glance

Fastest journey4h 04mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Charlotte

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Charlottesville

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

1
DSM Atlanta (ATL) CHO
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon11:30 DSM14:19 ATL0h 56m connection15:15 ATL16:34 CHODelta Air Lines
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 04m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) CHO
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Mon13:30 DSM16:30 CLT2h 15m connection18:45 CLT19:31 CHOAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
9 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 01m
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DSM New York (EWR) CHO
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines
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
4h 04mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hCharlottesville vs Des Moines
Currency in Charlottesville
USD
Airports
DSM → CHO

Flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Charlottesville?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Charlotte and New York. 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 Des Moines to Charlottesville?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,349 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Charlottesville?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), 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 Des Moines and Charlottesville?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Charlottesville: Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Charlottesville?
Charlottesville is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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