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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $105

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Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 2:40 pmRDU-DSM
7h 50m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 10:15 pmDSM-RDU
5h 50m1 stop
$209Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 2:40 pmRDU-DSM
7h 50m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 5:50 pmDSM-RDU
8h 25m2 stops
$214Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
American Airlines Logo
5:39 pm - 11:30 pmRDU-DSM
6h 51m1 stop
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8:00 am - 1:13 pmDSM-RDU
4h 13m1 stop
$223American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 1
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9:49 pm - 2:40 pmRDU-DSM
17h 51m1 stop
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5:49 pm - 2:35 pmDSM-RDU
19h 46m2 stops
$224
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:42 amRDU-DSM
5h 12m1 stop
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3:15 pm - 11:41 pmDSM-RDU
7h 26m2 stops
$228United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:14 amRDU-DSM
5h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:54 pm - 11:31 pmDSM-RDU
4h 37m1 stop
$237Delta
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 10:42 amRDU-DSM
5h 12m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:30 pmDSM-RDU
7h 15m2 stops
$242United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 8
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 8:50 pmRDU-DSM
4h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 11:55 pmDSM-RDU
5h 20m1 stop
$252Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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9:30 am - 5:14 pmRDU-DSM
8h 44m2 stops
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8:47 pm - 2:35 pmDSM-RDU
16h 48m2 stops
$271
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
American Airlines Logo
5:16 pm - 11:06 pmRDU-DSM
6h 50m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:05 pmDSM-RDU
6h 35m1 stop
$293American Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28

American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 25
RDU5:39 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 51m
1 stop
DSM11:30 pmDes Moines
Oct 1
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
4h 13m
1 stop
RDU1:13 pmRaleigh-Durham
$223
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American Airlines
Sep 26
RDU5:16 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 50m
1 stop
DSM11:06 pmDes Moines
Sep 28
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
6h 35m
1 stop
RDU2:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
$293
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American Airlines
Sep 25
RDU8:16 pmRaleigh-Durham
4h 59m
1 stop
DSM12:15 amDes Moines
Sep 28
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
6h 35m
1 stop
RDU2:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
$302
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United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 8
RDU6:30 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 12m
1 stop
DSM10:42 amDes Moines
Nov 11
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
7h 26m
2 stops
RDU11:41 pmRaleigh-Durham
$228
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United Airlines
Nov 8
RDU6:30 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 12m
1 stop
DSM10:42 amDes Moines
Nov 8
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
7h 15m
2 stops
RDU11:30 pmRaleigh-Durham
$242
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United Airlines
Sep 18
RDU6:30 amRaleigh-Durham
6h 44m
1 stop
DSM12:14 pmDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
8h 05m
2 stops
RDU5:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
$257
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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 14, 2025.
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Return

Price

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/9

7:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$209

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/9

7:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

8:25 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$214

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

5:39 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

8:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$223

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/25

9:49 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 51m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

5:49 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops19h 46m

$224

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/8

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Tue 11/11

3:15 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops7h 26m

$228

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

5:54 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$237

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/8

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 11/8

3:15 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$242

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

5:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

5:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$252

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/3

9:30 am-5:14 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Des Moines

Sun 10/5

8:47 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops16h 48m

$271

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/26

5:16 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

6:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$293

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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 January, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during April average around $362.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Raleigh to Des Moines is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $354. Flights from Raleigh to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $489. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Raleigh to Des Moines at noon for as low as $389. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $474. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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 $405 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 $322 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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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Best Price Found

$105

Fastest flight time

4h 00m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $105. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $209.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 4h 00m
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Des Moines. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Raleigh-Durham Airport - Des Moines Airport.
There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)
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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?

  • 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 plane model from Raleigh to Des Moines?

  • What is the most popular airline from Raleigh to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines

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DeltaPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,980 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,244 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $302Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $351Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,916 reviews
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