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$97+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to North Carolina

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DSM — CLT
Mar 31 — Apr 71
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to North Carolina

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$97
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$441

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$149 or less
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From Des Moines to North Carolina
One-way flight from Des Moines to North Carolina
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to North Carolina
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to North Carolina. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:00 amDSM - AVL
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Thu 7/102:23 pmAVL - DSM
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/73:50 pmDSM - AVL
1 stop17h 58mAllegiant Air
Thu 4/245:47 pmAVL - DSM
1 stop6h 09mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$234
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/83:59 pmDSM - TYS
1 stop21h 28mAllegiant Air
Thu 5/1512:01 pmTYS - DSM
1 stop26h 57mAllegiant Air
Deal found 3/24$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/118:17 pmDSM - CLT
1 stop21h 40mFrontier
Thu 4/1710:20 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop21h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/24$240
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:25 amDSM - GSO
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Sun 9/75:25 amGSO - DSM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/25$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:25 pmDSM - AVL
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Sat 5/36:05 amAVL - DSM
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/24$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/71:31 pmDSM - AVL
2 stops31h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/245:47 pmAVL - DSM
1 stop6h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:30 amDSM - CLT
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sat 5/316:35 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/24$253
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/92:28 pmDSM - CLT
2 stops24h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/164:32 pmCLT - DSM
1 stop5h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/157:20 amDSM - ILM
1 stop7h 56mDelta
Wed 4/234:00 pmILM - DSM
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 3/25$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:45 amDSM - ILM
2 stops7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/235:00 amILM - DSM
2 stops9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/105:25 amDSM - TYS
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/147:44 amTYS - DSM
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/25$279

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to North Carolina that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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North Carolina

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Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Fri 7/4

6:00 am-11:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

Asheville Regional

Thu 7/10

2:23 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$224

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

3:50 pm-10:48 am

1 stop17h 58m

Asheville Regional

Thu 4/24

5:47 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$234

Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Fri 4/11

8:17 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Charlotte Douglas

Thu 4/17

10:20 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$240

Des MoinesKnoxville

DSM - TYS

DSMTYS

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

3:59 pm-2:27 pm

1 stop21h 28m

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 5/15

12:01 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop26h 57m

$240

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

6:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Asheville Regional

Sat 5/3

6:05 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 36m

$249

Des MoinesAsheville

DSM - AVL

DSMAVL

Des Moines

Mon 4/7

1:31 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops31h 14m

Asheville Regional

Thu 4/24

5:47 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$250

Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

6:30 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Charlotte Douglas

Sat 5/31

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$253

Des MoinesCharlotte

DSM - CLT

DSMCLT

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

2:28 pm-3:51 pm

2 stops24h 23m

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 5/16

4:32 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$254

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

7:20 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 4/23

4:00 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$259

Des MoinesWilmington

DSM - ILM

DSMILM

Des Moines

Tue 4/15

6:45 am-3:37 pm

2 stops7h 52m

Wilmington New Hanover County

Wed 4/23

5:00 am-1:41 pm

2 stops9h 41m

$269

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina (average of $248). Flying from Des Moines to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to NC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to North Carolina. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to North Carolina as you normally would.

Rainfall in North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in North Carolina ranges from 3.0 - 4.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. April is typically the driest time to visit North Carolina when rainfall is around 3.0 in.

Temperature in North Carolina by month

Plan your trip to North Carolina by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to North Carolina, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing North Carolina

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to North Carolina. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to North Carolina. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to North Carolina, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to North Carolina?

    Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to North Carolina one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to North Carolina for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to North Carolina?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to North Carolina?

    On average you can expect to pay $807 for a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina. The cheapest flight overall is $135 while the most popular route, (Des Moines - Myrtle Beach Intl) is currently priced at $260.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to North Carolina that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to North Carolina flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to North Carolina?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to North Carolina.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to North Carolina?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to North Carolina by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to North Carolina (average of $248). Flying from Des Moines to North Carolina in March is currently the most expensive (average of $328). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to North Carolina

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$131Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$140Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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