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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $120

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines departing on 9/13. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia
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8:30 pm - 12:29 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
26h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$232Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia
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8:30 pm - 12:29 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
50h 59m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$233Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:12 am - 12:04 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:30 pm - 6:43 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 13m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$254American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
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6:23 pm - 12:04 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:56 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$255American Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
6:20 am - 10:46 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:31 am - 5:11 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$255Delta
Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 9:42 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 22m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
3:03 pm - 9:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$262Delta
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
Southwest Logo
6:55 am - 11:10 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:35 am - 12:50 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$267Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 14
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6:45 am - 10:20 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
4h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 1:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 40m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$294United Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Jan 5
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 11:00 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
4h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:00 am - 5:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl
$305Southwest
Fri, Dec 11 - Tue, Jan 5
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6:25 am - 10:26 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 01m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 4:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$325United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 12

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American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 26
RDU6:12 amRaleigh-Durham
6h 52m
1 stop
DSM12:04 pmDes Moines
Oct 3
DSM1:30 pmDes Moines
4h 13m
1 stop
RDU6:43 pmRaleigh-Durham
$254
American Airlines
Sep 17
RDU6:23 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 41m
1 stop
DSM12:04 amDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM5:56 pmDes Moines
5h 03m
1 stop
RDU11:59 pmRaleigh-Durham
$255
American Airlines
Sep 5
RDU8:17 pmRaleigh-Durham
5h 18m
1 stop
DSM12:35 amDes Moines
Sep 7
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
5h 58m
1 stop
RDU12:58 pmRaleigh-Durham
$299

Delta flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Oct 8
RDU5:20 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 22m
1 stop
DSM9:42 amDes Moines
Oct 14
DSM3:03 pmDes Moines
5h 02m
1 stop
RDU9:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
$262
Delta
Dec 11
RDU5:15 amRaleigh-Durham
6h 28m
1 stop
DSM10:43 amDes Moines
Jan 6
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
4h 26m
1 stop
RDU11:46 amRaleigh-Durham
$289
Delta
Sep 3
RDU5:32 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 11m
1 stop
DSM9:43 amDes Moines
Sep 6
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
6h 05m
1 stop
RDU12:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$290

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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 August 16, 2026.
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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/17

2:54 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

8:30 pm-12:29 am

2 stops26h 59m

$232

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/24

2:54 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 9/28

8:30 pm-12:29 am

2 stops50h 59m

$233

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/26

6:12 am-12:04 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

1:30 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$254

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/17

6:23 pm-12:04 am

1 stop6h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 9/21

5:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$255
Quickest round-trip

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/26

6:20 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 26m

Des Moines

Sat 10/3

11:31 am-5:11 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$255

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/8

5:20 am-9:42 am

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

3:03 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$262

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/8

6:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 10/14

5:35 am-12:50 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/11

6:45 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

6:15 am-1:55 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$294

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/11

7:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Tue 1/5

6:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$305

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/7

6:25 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 01m

Des Moines

Sat 9/12

8:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$325

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Raleigh and Des Moines?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $360 to $567.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $232.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in May, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during December average around $351.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 5% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

4h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 4h 40m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Des Moines

  • 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 40m.

  • 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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DeltaPriceFrom $239Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,502 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,104 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,217 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,950 reviews
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