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5:15 am - 10:44 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:29 pm - 11:42 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$267Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
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1:57 pm - 6:07 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:29 pm - 11:42 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 13m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$267Delta
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 2:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
9h 35m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 3:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
$272Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
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6:05 am - 2:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
9h 10m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Denver Intl
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6:00 am - 3:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
$277Southwest
Tue, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 16
United Airlines Logo
4:54 pm - 10:30 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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3:20 pm - 9:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$320United Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2
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4:18 pm - 3:25 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
24h 07m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 1:58 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 33m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$322Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
1:46 pm - 6:54 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 08m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$338American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
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5:00 am - 10:48 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 48m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:03 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 03m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$339American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
5:24 pm - 9:55 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 1:44 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$339United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 1:45 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
23h 38m2 stops Orlando Nashville Intl
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6:17 pm - 9:01 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
25h 44m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$383Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Nov 30

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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 25
RDU4:54 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 36m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Dec 2
DSM3:20 pmDes Moines
5h 19m
1 stop
RDU9:39 pmRaleigh-Durham
$320
United Airlines
Jan 16
RDU6:15 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 02m
1 stop
DSM12:17 pmDes Moines
Jan 18
DSM12:52 pmDes Moines
8h 07m
2 stops
RDU9:59 pmRaleigh-Durham
$344
United Airlines
Nov 25
RDU4:54 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 36m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Dec 2
DSM3:20 pmDes Moines
7h 24m
2 stops
RDU11:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$346

Southwest flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Nov 10
RDU5:40 amRaleigh-Durham
9h 35m
1 stop
DSM2:15 pmDes Moines
Nov 16
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
8h 40m
2 stops
RDU3:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
$272
Southwest
Nov 10
RDU6:05 amRaleigh-Durham
9h 10m
2 stops
DSM2:15 pmDes Moines
Nov 16
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
8h 40m
2 stops
RDU3:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
$277
Southwest
Nov 23
RDU1:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
10h 20m
1 stop
DSM11:05 pmDes Moines
Nov 26
DSM5:10 amDes Moines
10h 00m
2 stops
RDU4:10 pmRaleigh-Durham
$350

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

5:15 am-10:44 am

1 stop6h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

5:29 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

1:57 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

5:29 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$267

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

5:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

6:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$272

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/10

6:05 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 11/16

6:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$277

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/25

4:54 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

3:20 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$320

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/11

4:18 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops24h 07m

Des Moines

Sun 11/15

12:25 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop24h 33m

$322

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/23

1:46 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Des Moines

Thu 11/26

6:00 am-2:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$338

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/24

5:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

6:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$339
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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/20

5:24 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Des Moines

Fri 11/27

8:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$339

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/26

3:07 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops23h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 11/30

6:17 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$383

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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 $517 to $644.
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

$170

Fastest flight time

5h 16m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $170. 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 16m
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 16m.

  • 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
8,681 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,441 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,218 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,189 reviews
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