What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham

How long does it take to fly to Raleigh?

Average flight duration from Iowa to Raleigh depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Des Moines to Raleigh is 3h 35m on average, while flying from Cedar Rapids to Raleigh is 3h 59m on average. Raleigh is the most popular airport in Raleigh.

How many flights depart from Iowa to Raleigh on average per week?

The number of flights available between Iowa and Raleigh is 3 per week as of August 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 33% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to Raleigh?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Raleigh from Iowa according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 68% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Raleigh. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Raleigh on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport?

Prices for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport?

The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport is 4 as of August 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport?

The required travel and health documents for your Raleigh-Durham Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Raleigh-Durham Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:25 pm - 4:28 pmDSM-RDU

25h 03m1 stop

6:52 pm - 1:40 pmRDU-DSM

19h 48m1 stop

$188Frontier

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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28

8:25 am - 7:04 pmDSM-RDU

9h 39m1 stop

9:49 pm - 2:40 pmRDU-DSM

17h 51m1 stop

$207

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Mon, Sep 15 - Thu, Sep 18

11:35 am - 5:04 pmDSM-RDU

4h 29m1 stop

4:55 pm - 10:28 pmRDU-DSM

6h 33m1 stop

$209United Airlines

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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16

8:30 am - 7:04 pmDSM-RDU

9h 34m1 stop

9:39 pm - 2:50 pmRDU-DSM

18h 11m1 stop

$213

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Mon, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 16

11:35 am - 5:04 pmDSM-RDU

4h 29m1 stop

6:00 am - 2:20 pmRDU-DSM

9h 20m2 stops

$214United Airlines

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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16

8:25 am - 5:50 pmDSM-RDU

8h 25m2 stops

6:25 am - 11:25 amRDU-DSM

6h 00m2 stops

$219Southwest

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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17

3:15 pm - 8:35 pmOMA-RDU

4h 20m1 stop

6:00 am - 9:20 amRDU-OMA

4h 20m1 stop

$223Southwest

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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14

6:15 am - 3:47 pmDSM-RDU

8h 32m1 stop

6:30 am - 10:39 amRDU-DSM

5h 09m1 stop

$223United Airlines

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Wed, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 11

6:00 am - 11:53 amDSM-RDU

4h 53m1 stop

6:56 pm - 10:37 pmRDU-DSM

4h 41m1 stop

$237Delta

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Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Sep 29

5:57 am - 11:13 amCID-RDU

4h 16m1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:45 pmRDU-CID

6h 25m1 stop

$249Delta

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Wed, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 4

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Raleigh

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American Airlines

Sep 17

DSM4:09 pmDes Moines

6h 01m

1 stop

RDU11:10 pmRaleigh-Durham

Sep 21

RDU8:16 pmRaleigh-Durham

4h 59m

1 stop

DSM12:15 amDes Moines

$238

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American Airlines

Sep 17

DSM7:03 amDes Moines

6h 47m

2 stops

RDU2:50 pmRaleigh-Durham

Sep 21

RDU8:16 pmRaleigh-Durham

4h 59m

1 stop

DSM12:15 amDes Moines

$243

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American Airlines

Oct 2

OMA1:50 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

4h 36m

1 stop

RDU7:26 pmRaleigh-Durham

Oct 5

RDU5:15 amRaleigh-Durham

4h 43m

1 stop

OMA8:58 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

$247

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United Airlines flights from Iowa to Raleigh

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United Airlines

Sep 9

DSM11:35 amDes Moines

4h 29m

1 stop

RDU5:04 pmRaleigh-Durham

Sep 16

RDU4:55 pmRaleigh-Durham

6h 33m

1 stop

DSM10:28 pmDes Moines

$209

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United Airlines

Sep 9

DSM11:35 amDes Moines

4h 29m

1 stop

RDU5:04 pmRaleigh-Durham

Sep 16

RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham

9h 20m

2 stops

DSM2:20 pmDes Moines

$214

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United Airlines

Sep 10

DSM6:15 amDes Moines

8h 32m

1 stop

RDU3:47 pmRaleigh-Durham

Sep 11

RDU6:30 amRaleigh-Durham

5h 09m

1 stop

DSM10:39 amDes Moines

$223

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DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

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Thu 9/25

2:25 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop25h 03m

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Sun 9/28

6:52 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop19h 48m

$188

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 9/15

8:25 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

9:49 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 51m

$207

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

11:35 am-5:04 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/16

4:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 33m

$209

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

8:30 am-7:04 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/16

9:39 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$213

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

11:35 am-5:04 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-2:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$214

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

8:25 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/17

6:25 am-11:25 am

2 stops6h 00m

$219

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/11

3:15 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/14

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

$223

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-3:47 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 09m

$223

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 9/27

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/29

6:56 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$237

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/1

5:57 am-11:13 am

1 stop4h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/4

5:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$249

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Raleigh

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Raleigh?

The cheapest month to fly to Raleigh from Iowa is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $330, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Raleigh during the month of May, then departing from Iowa during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $343.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Raleigh?

The cheapest day to depart from Iowa to Raleigh is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $327. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $461. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Raleigh.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Raleigh?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Iowa to Raleigh when you can find flight prices for as low as $352. Flying to Raleigh in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Raleigh is in the afternoon when prices are around $382.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Raleigh?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Raleigh from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Raleigh for around $378 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Raleigh from Iowa for as low as $313 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$93
Fastest flight time	3h 45m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Raleigh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Raleigh from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $93. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Raleigh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $188.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Raleigh takes 3h 45m

There are no direct flights from Iowa to Raleigh. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Des Moines Airport - Raleigh-Durham Airport, Omaha Eppley Airfield Airport - Raleigh-Durham Airport and Cedar Rapids Airport - Raleigh-Durham Airport.

There is 1 airport near Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham (RDU)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport is 4 as of August 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Raleigh-Durham Airport?
The required travel and health documents for your Raleigh-Durham Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Raleigh-Durham Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Raleigh

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,916 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,980 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $296	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,244 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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