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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $139

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Frontier Logo
8:47 am - 5:14 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 27m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:00 am - 9:43 am
DSM
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RDU
21h 43m
1 stop
$230Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 11:30 am
RDU
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DSM
6h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:58 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 58m
1 stop
$271American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 9:27 pm
RDU
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DSM
5h 07m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 4:20 pm
DSM
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RDU
9h 00m
2 stops
$276United Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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RDU
6h 15m
2 stops
$281Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 2:22 pm
RDU
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:04 pm - 9:08 pm
DSM
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RDU
6h 04m
1 stop
$290United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 1:29 pm
RDU
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DSM
18h 43m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:21 pm - 8:27 am
DSM
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RDU
11h 06m
2 stops
$294Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
United Airlines Logo
6:13 am - 1:23 pm
RDU
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DSM
8h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:28 pm - 11:44 pm
DSM
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RDU
7h 16m
2 stops
$300United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sat, Mar 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:46 pm - 10:51 pm
RDU
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DSM
28h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 8:46 am
DSM
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RDU
16h 25m
2 stops
$319Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
Frontier Logo
9:25 pm - 6:42 pm
RDU
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DSM
22h 17m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
8:21 pm - 8:12 pm
DSM
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RDU
22h 51m
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$326Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
American Airlines Logo
5:28 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
5h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:12 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 12m
1 stop
$329American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5

United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 7
RDU5:20 pmRaleigh-Durham
5h 07m
1 stop
DSM9:27 pmDes Moines
Apr 14
DSM6:20 amDes Moines
9h 00m
2 stops
RDU4:20 pmRaleigh-Durham
$276
United Airlines
Mar 25
RDU10:22 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 00m
1 stop
DSM2:22 pmDes Moines
Mar 28
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
6h 04m
1 stop
RDU9:08 pmRaleigh-Durham
$290
United Airlines
Mar 25
RDU6:13 amRaleigh-Durham
8h 10m
2 stops
DSM1:23 pmDes Moines
Mar 28
DSM3:28 pmDes Moines
7h 16m
2 stops
RDU11:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$300

Frontier flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Mar 7
RDU8:47 amRaleigh-Durham
9h 27m
1 stop
DSM5:14 pmDes Moines
Mar 8
DSM11:00 amDes Moines
21h 43m
1 stop
RDU9:43 amRaleigh-Durham
$230
Frontier
Mar 4
RDU9:25 pmRaleigh-Durham
22h 17m
2 stops
DSM6:42 pmDes Moines
Mar 7
DSM8:21 pmDes Moines
22h 51m
1 stop
RDU8:12 pmRaleigh-Durham
$326
Frontier
Feb 21
RDU5:11 pmRaleigh-Durham
26h 39m
1 stop
DSM6:50 pmDes Moines
Feb 23
DSM7:17 pmDes Moines
17h 41m
2 stops
RDU1:58 pmRaleigh-Durham
$350

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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 February 14, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

8:47 am-5:14 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Des Moines

Sun 3/8

11:00 am-9:43 am

1 stop21h 43m

$230

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/8

5:45 am-11:30 am

1 stop6h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 4/15

6:00 am-12:58 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$271

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

5:20 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-4:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$276

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 4/14

5:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$281

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/25

10:22 am-2:22 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

2:04 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$290

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/25

7:46 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop18h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

8:21 pm-8:27 am

2 stops11h 06m

$294

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/25

6:13 am-1:23 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 3/28

3:28 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 16m

$300

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

7:46 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

3:21 pm-8:46 am

2 stops16h 25m

$319

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

9:25 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops22h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 3/7

8:21 pm-8:12 pm

1 stop22h 51m

$326

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/1

5:28 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$329

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in December, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during March average around $342.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Des Moines from Raleigh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Des Moines for around $419 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Raleigh for as low as $343 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 63% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Raleigh to Des Moines (RDU to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 4h 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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  • 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 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 $238Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,203 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,284 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,288 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $320Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,289 reviews
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