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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $134

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American Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 1:28 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
4h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:58 pm - 9:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 46m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$267American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
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7:21 pm - 11:26 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 05m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
1:58 pm - 7:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$267American Airlines
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
Delta Logo
3:11 pm - 9:13 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
7h 02m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 1:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$267Delta
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:05 pm - 10:35 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
10:24 am - 5:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 35m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$267Delta
Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:37 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 22m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:27 am - 5:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 00m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$267United Airlines
Mon, Dec 14 - Thu, Dec 17
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 10:05 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
9h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:40 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
$267Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 10:05 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
17h 00m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 10:40 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway
$272Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Thu, Nov 12
United Airlines Logo
4:54 pm - 10:30 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 12:24 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$321United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
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6:20 am - 2:18 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
8h 58m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 9:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
25h 44m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$375Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 2:18 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
8h 58m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 11:29 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
16h 12m2 stops Fort Lauderdale Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$424Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

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American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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American Airlines
Jan 15
RDU8:59 amRaleigh-Durham
6h 28m
1 stop
DSM2:27 pmDes Moines
Jan 18
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
6h 02m
1 stop
RDU1:02 pmRaleigh-Durham
$303
American Airlines
Dec 23
RDU6:24 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 34m
1 stop
DSM11:58 pmDes Moines
Dec 30
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
6h 52m
1 stop
RDU1:22 pmRaleigh-Durham
$421
American Airlines
Nov 24
RDU8:18 pmRaleigh-Durham
5h 08m
1 stop
DSM12:26 amDes Moines
Nov 27
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
6h 22m
1 stop
RDU1:22 pmRaleigh-Durham
$424

Delta flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Nov 25
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:19 amDes Moines
Nov 30
DSM5:29 pmDes Moines
5h 13m
1 stop
RDU11:42 pmRaleigh-Durham
$346
Delta
Nov 25
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 19m
1 stop
DSM10:19 amDes Moines
Nov 30
DSM5:29 pmDes Moines
5h 13m
1 stop
RDU11:42 pmRaleigh-Durham
$348
Delta
Dec 2
RDU7:25 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 48m
1 stop
DSM2:13 pmDes Moines
Dec 9
DSM6:09 amDes Moines
4h 47m
1 stop
RDU11:56 amRaleigh-Durham
$411

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

9:35 am-1:28 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

1:58 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$267
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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

7:21 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

1:58 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/9

3:11 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

5:30 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/16

6:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 11/18

10:24 am-5:59 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/14

6:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Thu 12/17

9:27 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

1:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

6:05 am-10:05 pm

2 stops17h 00m

Des Moines

Thu 11/12

5:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$272

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/18

4:54 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 11/22

6:05 am-12:24 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$321

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/20

6:20 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

6:17 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$375

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/20

6:20 am-2:18 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

6:17 pm-11:29 am

2 stops16h 12m

$424

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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 $371 to $530.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $267.

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 October 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 120% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$134

Fastest flight time

5h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $134. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $267.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 5h 10m
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 10m.

  • 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
8,661 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,404 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,210 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,186 reviews
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