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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $127

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5:15 am - 10:42 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:54 pm - 12:28 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$255Delta
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
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5:20 am - 9:42 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 22m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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10:22 am - 6:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$255Delta
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
10:13 am - 2:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:00 am - 2:07 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 07m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$260United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 11:30 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:35 am - 1:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 35m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis
$260Southwest
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
5:19 pm - 9:55 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:09 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$277United Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Wed, Oct 28
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 11:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
10h 25m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:40 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
$296Southwest
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:02 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
11h 32m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:10 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 10m1 stop Philadelphia
$299Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 11:58 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
4h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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7:29 am - 2:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$306American Airlines
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
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1:14 pm - 9:58 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
21h 44m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 9:08 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
17h 19m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
$310Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19
American Airlines Logo
3:42 pm - 10:45 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
8h 03m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
American Airlines Logo
1:14 pm - 7:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 47m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$325American Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 20

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American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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American Airlines
Oct 15
RDU3:42 pmRaleigh-Durham
8h 03m
1 stop
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
Oct 20
DSM1:14 pmDes Moines
4h 47m
1 stop
RDU7:01 pmRaleigh-Durham
$325
American Airlines
Oct 19
RDU8:25 pmRaleigh-Durham
4h 49m
1 stop
DSM12:14 amDes Moines
Oct 26
DSM2:26 pmDes Moines
6h 22m
1 stop
RDU9:48 pmRaleigh-Durham
$326
American Airlines
Oct 23
RDU7:13 pmRaleigh-Durham
5h 45m
1 stop
DSM11:58 pmDes Moines
Oct 26
DSM2:26 pmDes Moines
6h 22m
1 stop
RDU9:48 pmRaleigh-Durham
$345

Delta flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Oct 6
RDU6:20 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 22m
1 stop
DSM10:42 amDes Moines
Oct 13
DSM5:50 pmDes Moines
4h 51m
1 stop
RDU11:41 pmRaleigh-Durham
$255
Delta
Oct 5
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 17m
1 stop
DSM10:17 amDes Moines
Oct 6
DSM6:54 pmDes Moines
4h 34m
1 stop
RDU12:28 amRaleigh-Durham
$272
Delta
Oct 15
RDU5:20 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 22m
1 stop
DSM9:42 amDes Moines
Oct 20
DSM3:46 pmDes Moines
7h 11m
1 stop
RDU11:57 pmRaleigh-Durham
$291

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/13

5:15 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 27m

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

6:54 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 34m

$255

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/14

5:20 am-9:42 am

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

10:22 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$255

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/13

10:13 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

6:00 am-2:07 pm

2 stops7h 07m

$260

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/14

7:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 10/21

5:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$260

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/26

5:19 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

8:00 am-5:09 pm

2 stops8h 09m

$277

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/29

1:50 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

5:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$296

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/22

6:30 am-5:02 pm

2 stops11h 32m

Des Moines

Sun 10/25

8:00 am-9:10 am

1 stop24h 10m

$299

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/23

8:20 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

7:29 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$306

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/17

1:14 pm-9:58 am

1 stop21h 44m

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

2:49 pm-9:08 am

1 stop17h 19m

$310

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/15

3:42 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

1:14 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$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 $377 to $534.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $255.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in May, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during January average around $354.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 231% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$127

Fastest flight time

5h 19m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $127. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $255.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 5h 19m
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 5h 19m.

  • 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 $239Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,592 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,227 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,193 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,077 reviews
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