| Date | From | To | Departure | Arrival | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 05 | CLT | DSM | 23:07 | 00:16 |
Landed
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| Jan 04 | CLT | DSM | 23:18 | 00:24 |
Landed
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| Jan 03 | CLT | DSM | 23:07 | 00:13 |
Landed
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| Jan 02 | CLT | DSM | 00:24 | 01:22 |
Landed Late
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| Jan 01 | CLT | DSM | 23:08 | 00:20 |
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| Dec 31 | CLT | DSM | 17:18 | 18:25 |
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| Dec 30 | CLT | DSM | 23:55 | 01:03 |
Landed Late
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| Dec 29 | CLT | DSM | 23:18 | 00:25 |
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| Dec 28 | CLT | DSM | 22:46 | 00:37 |
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| Dec 27 | CLT | DSM | 23:32 | 00:29 |
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American Airlines Flight AA5438 connects Charlotte, United States to Des Moines, United States, taking off from Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT and landing at Des Moines International Airport DSM.
How long is the AA5438 flight from Charlotte to Des Moines?
The average flight time from Charlotte to Des Moines is 2 hours and 5 minutes. The flight distance is 1311 km / 814 miles and the average flight speed is 610 km/h / 379 mph.
What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5438 Charlotte to Des Moines?
The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5438 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.
When was the latest AA5438 flight?
The latest flight took off on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 with the flight status being Landed on 00:16.
How else can the flight AA5438 be referenced as?
This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5438, AA 5438, AAL 5438.
How often is flight AA5438 delayed?
On average, 30% of all AA5438 flights are delayed. The average delay is 25 minutes.
Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5438 flight or baggage issues?
If your AA5438 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.
See our AA5438 Flight Tracker above for more details.
Other flights departing from Charlotte CLT: AA5860, AA5078, AA5145, AA2387
Other flights arriving at Des Moines DSM: AA4950, WN146, G4443
All flights connecting Charlotte CLT to Des Moines DSM.