What is the cheapest airline that flies from Raleigh-Durham to Des Moines?

Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Raleigh-Durham to Des Moines

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Raleigh according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport as of September 2026.

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.

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8:10 am - 12:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 11:05 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$255Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

8:10 am - 12:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 5:40 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

$260Southwest

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

4:20 pm - 2:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

23h 22m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

2:49 pm - 9:08 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 19m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$273Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

7:13 pm - 11:58 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:00 am - 1:22 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$306American Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12

8:20 pm - 11:58 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 38m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

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

12:00 pm - 2:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

27h 42m1 stop Philadelphia

2:49 pm - 9:08 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 19m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$313Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

6:00 am - 10:17 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

6:54 pm - 12:28 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$348Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 9

8:40 am - 2:09 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:54 pm - 12:28 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$348Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 9

4:27 pm - 11:48 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

8h 21m1 stop Denver Intl

6:00 am - 12:28 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$404United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

6:05 am - 12:34 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 29m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:11 pm - 9:46 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$405United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

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2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia

1:58 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 12m1 stop Philadelphia

$392Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia

1:58 pm - 3:54 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 56m2 stops Philadelphia Tampa

$469Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia

1:58 pm - 9:40 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 42m1 stop Philadelphia

$494Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Sep 20

4:57 pm - 11:12 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

2:13 pm - 9:00 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 47m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$655American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

11:29 am - 5:56 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:22 pm - 9:49 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 27m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$655United Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 22

8:25 am - 11:25 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

5:30 am - 10:35 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$655Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:25 am - 4:19 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

10h 54m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl

6:24 am - 2:07 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 43m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$660United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

8:25 am - 11:25 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:10 am - 1:05 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 55m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$660Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22

8:52 am - 5:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

10h 05m2 stops Newark Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:24 am - 12:33 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$660United Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

6:00 am - 1:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

8h 45m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl

7:20 am - 6:10 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

$665Southwest

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

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Southwest flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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Nov 7

RDU8:10 amRaleigh-Durham

4h 50m

1 stop

DSM12:00 pmDes Moines

Nov 11

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

4h 05m

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RDU11:05 amRaleigh-Durham

$255

Southwest

Nov 7

RDU8:10 amRaleigh-Durham

4h 50m

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DSM12:00 pmDes Moines

Nov 11

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

10h 40m

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RDU5:40 pmRaleigh-Durham

$260

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Nov 7

RDU6:45 amRaleigh-Durham

7h 55m

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DSM1:40 pmDes Moines

Nov 11

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

10h 40m

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RDU5:40 pmRaleigh-Durham

$265

United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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United Airlines

Oct 2

RDU4:27 pmRaleigh-Durham

8h 21m

1 stop

DSM11:48 pmDes Moines

Oct 4

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

5h 28m

1 stop

RDU12:28 pmRaleigh-Durham

$404

United Airlines

Oct 1

RDU6:05 amRaleigh-Durham

7h 29m

1 stop

DSM12:34 pmDes Moines

Oct 5

DSM3:11 pmDes Moines

5h 35m

1 stop

RDU9:46 pmRaleigh-Durham

$405

United Airlines

Sep 30

RDU5:06 pmRaleigh-Durham

6h 09m

1 stop

DSM10:15 pmDes Moines

Oct 1

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

6h 49m

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RDU1:49 pmRaleigh-Durham

$406

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1 stop5h 17m

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6:54 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 34m

$348

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

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Tue 10/6

8:40 am-2:09 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

6:54 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 34m

$348

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/2

4:27 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop8h 21m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

6:00 am-12:28 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$404

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/1

6:05 am-12:34 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

3:11 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$405

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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 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	$131
Fastest flight time	4h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $131. 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 4h 00m

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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 00m.
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?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport as of September 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Raleigh and Des Moines, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 37% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 33%, United Airlines with 16%, and Southwest with 15%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,568 reviews	Search Delta flights
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American Airlines	PriceFrom $293	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,059 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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