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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $122

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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 10:06 pm
RDU
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DSM
27h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:07 pm - 6:44 pm
DSM
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RDU
20h 37m
2 stops
$255Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:05 am - 10:58 pm
RDU
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DSM
16h 53m
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4:07 pm - 9:53 pm
DSM
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RDU
28h 46m
1 stop
$270Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 10:30 am
DSM
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RDU
4h 00m
1 stop
$276Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
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3:00 pm - 9:32 pm
RDU
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DSM
7h 32m
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United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 9:23 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 02m
1 stop
$279United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 1:05 pm
DSM
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RDU
6h 35m
2 stops
$281Southwest
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
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2:34 pm - 10:57 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 23m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 8:32 pm
DSM
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RDU
11h 02m
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$284Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sun, Apr 19
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9:49 pm - 1:09 pm
RDU
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DSM
16h 20m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 9:35 pm
DSM
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RDU
12h 05m
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$285Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
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7:05 am - 10:58 pm
RDU
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DSM
16h 53m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
12:56 pm - 9:21 pm
DSM
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RDU
31h 25m
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$288Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8
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5:40 am - 2:05 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 25m
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5:35 am - 10:40 am
DSM
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RDU
4h 05m
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$289Southwest
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
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6:00 am - 12:29 pm
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DSM
7h 29m
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3:21 pm - 11:44 pm
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RDU
7h 23m
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$290United Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Mon, Apr 13

United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 8
RDU3:00 pmRaleigh-Durham
7h 32m
1 stop
DSM9:32 pmDes Moines
Apr 13
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
5h 02m
1 stop
RDU9:23 pmRaleigh-Durham
$279
United Airlines
Apr 8
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 29m
2 stops
DSM12:29 pmDes Moines
Apr 13
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
7h 23m
2 stops
RDU11:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$290
United Airlines
Jun 24
RDU6:15 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 12m
1 stop
DSM10:27 amDes Moines
Jun 30
DSM6:55 pmDes Moines
4h 56m
1 stop
RDU12:51 amRaleigh-Durham
$341

Frontier flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 23
RDU9:49 pmRaleigh-Durham
16h 20m
1 stop
DSM1:09 pmDes Moines
Apr 27
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
27h 40m
1 stop
RDU6:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$303
Frontier
Apr 23
RDU10:51 pmRaleigh-Durham
15h 18m
2 stops
DSM1:09 pmDes Moines
Apr 27
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
27h 40m
1 stop
RDU6:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$327
Frontier
Mar 18
RDU10:38 pmRaleigh-Durham
12h 07m
1 stop
DSM9:45 amDes Moines
Mar 20
DSM10:15 amDes Moines
20h 37m
1 stop
RDU7:52 amRaleigh-Durham
$579

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

7:46 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

9:07 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$255

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

7:05 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

4:07 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop28h 46m

$270

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

5:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 00m

$276
Quickest round-trip

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

3:00 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

3:21 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$279

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/13

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 5/19

5:30 am-1:05 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$281

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-8:32 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$284

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/16

9:49 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 4/19

8:30 am-9:35 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$285

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/4

7:05 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

12:56 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops31h 25m

$288

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/12

5:40 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:35 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 05m

$289

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops7h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

3:21 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 23m

$290

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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 January is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during January average around $346.

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

As of March 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 26% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

4h 30m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 4h 30m
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 30m.

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $201Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,431 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $263Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,288 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,468 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,320 reviews
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