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Flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 3h 22m door to door (40 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 3h 22m
DSMCHAATL

Des Moines to Chattanooga at a glance

Fastest journey3h 22mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Chattanooga

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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DSM Atlanta (ATL) CHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon19:00 DSM21:49 ATL0h 56m connection22:45 ATL23:22 CHADelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 22m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) CHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: SkyWest, GoJet Airlines
Sun07:30 DSM08:45 ORD2h 00m connection10:45 ORD13:01 CHARepublic Airlines + GoJet Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 31m
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) CHA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Sat08:00 DSM11:00 CLT2h 45m connection13:45 CLT14:32 CHAAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 32m
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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 22mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hChattanooga vs Des Moines
Currency in Chattanooga
USD
Airports
DSM → CHA

Flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Chattanooga?
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 Des Moines to Chattanooga?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,026 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Chattanooga?
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 Des Moines and Chattanooga?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Chattanooga: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Chattanooga?
Chattanooga is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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