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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $155

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3:08 pm - 11:06 pm
RDU
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DSM
8h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 3:09 pm
DSM
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RDU
18h 42m
2 stops
$302Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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9:02 am - 6:19 pm
RDU
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DSM
10h 17m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
7:27 pm - 1:51 pm
DSM
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RDU
17h 24m
1 stop
$306Frontier
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26
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10:38 pm - 10:05 am
RDU
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DSM
12h 27m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 5:48 pm
DSM
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RDU
20h 27m
1 stop
$318Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
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11:15 am - 9:41 pm
RDU
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DSM
11h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:28 pm - 9:08 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 40m
1 stop
$329United Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
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3:08 pm - 11:06 pm
RDU
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DSM
8h 58m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:27 pm - 4:16 pm
DSM
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RDU
19h 49m
1 stop
$337Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 11:01 am
RDU
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DSM
5h 41m
1 stop
Delta Logo
7:35 am - 2:57 pm
DSM
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RDU
6h 22m
1 stop
$358Delta
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26
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2:34 pm - 10:57 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 23m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 6:03 pm
DSM
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RDU
8h 33m
1 stop
$378Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:27 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 12m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:51 pm
DSM
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RDU
9h 51m
2 stops
$379United Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Sun, Mar 1
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5:20 pm - 9:27 pm
RDU
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DSM
5h 07m
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3:21 pm - 9:23 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 02m
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$387United Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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12:05 pm - 10:35 pm
RDU
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DSM
11h 30m
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5:10 am - 4:45 pm
DSM
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RDU
10h 35m
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$393Southwest
Fri, Feb 20 - Thu, Feb 26

Southwest flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Feb 20
RDU12:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
11h 30m
2 stops
DSM10:35 pmDes Moines
Feb 26
DSM5:10 amDes Moines
10h 35m
2 stops
RDU4:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$393
Southwest
Apr 17
RDU4:25 pmRaleigh-Durham
7h 40m
2 stops
DSM11:05 pmDes Moines
Apr 19
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
6h 45m
2 stops
RDU1:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
$397
Southwest
Mar 12
RDU7:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
5h 10m
1 stop
DSM11:15 pmDes Moines
Mar 15
DSM5:25 amDes Moines
6h 40m
2 stops
RDU1:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
$623

Frontier flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 20
RDU9:02 amRaleigh-Durham
10h 17m
2 stops
DSM6:19 pmDes Moines
Feb 26
DSM7:27 pmDes Moines
17h 24m
1 stop
RDU1:51 pmRaleigh-Durham
$306
Frontier
Mar 9
RDU10:38 pmRaleigh-Durham
12h 27m
1 stop
DSM10:05 amDes Moines
Mar 11
DSM8:21 pmDes Moines
20h 27m
1 stop
RDU5:48 pmRaleigh-Durham
$318
Frontier
Feb 15
RDU7:38 pmRaleigh-Durham
23h 54m
1 stop
DSM6:32 pmDes Moines
Feb 19
DSM7:32 pmDes Moines
17h 07m
1 stop
RDU1:39 pmRaleigh-Durham
$394

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated January 31, 2026.
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Price

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

3:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-3:09 pm

2 stops18h 42m

$302

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

9:02 am-6:19 pm

2 stops10h 17m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-1:51 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$306

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

10:38 pm-10:05 am

1 stop12h 27m

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

8:21 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$318

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/9

11:15 am-9:41 pm

2 stops11h 26m

Des Moines

Wed 3/11

3:28 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$329

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

3:08 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

7:27 pm-4:16 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$337

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

6:20 am-11:01 am

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:35 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$358

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/17

2:34 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops9h 23m

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

8:30 am-6:03 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$378

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

6:15 am-2:27 pm

2 stops9h 12m

Des Moines

Sun 3/1

8:00 am-6:51 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$379

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/17

5:20 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

3:21 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$387

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/20

12:05 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

5:10 am-4:45 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$393

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Raleigh to Des Moines

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in December, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during August average around $349.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around $409 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Raleigh for as low as $343 on momondo.

How have Raleigh to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 41% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

4h 39m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 4h 39m
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Raleigh to Des Moines.
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  • How far is Raleigh-Durham to Des Moines by plane?

    There are 900.4 mi between Raleigh-Durham and Des Moines. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 39m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Des Moines Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Raleigh to Des Moines?

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DeltaPriceFrom $238Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,130 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,267 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,213 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $320Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,219 reviews
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