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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $131

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Southwest Logo
6:25 pm - 9:55 pm
RDU
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DSM
4h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:35 am
DSM
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RDU
4h 25m
1 stop
$217Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:55 pm
RDU
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DSM
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:15 am - 4:45 pm
DSM
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RDU
8h 30m
1 stop
$222Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 9:55 pm
RDU
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DSM
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 9:30 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 50m
2 stops
$227Southwest
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:07 pm
RDU
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DSM
17h 02m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:09 pm
DSM
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RDU
23h 29m
1 stop
$232Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
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12:26 pm - 1:31 pm
RDU
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DSM
26h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 11:31 am
DSM
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RDU
20h 15m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Aug 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:07 pm
RDU
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DSM
17h 02m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 10:43 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 44m
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$246Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
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8:56 am - 9:32 pm
RDU
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DSM
13h 36m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:09 pm
DSM
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RDU
23h 29m
1 stop
$254Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:07 pm
RDU
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DSM
17h 02m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:59 pm - 10:43 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 44m
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$257Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Sun, Jul 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:07 pm
RDU
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DSM
17h 02m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:09 pm
DSM
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RDU
23h 29m
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$262Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Jul 13
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7:05 am - 9:58 pm
RDU
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DSM
15h 53m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 5:09 pm
DSM
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RDU
23h 29m
1 stop
$263Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 13

Frontier flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 18
RDU12:26 pmRaleigh-Durham
26h 05m
1 stop
DSM1:31 pmDes Moines
Aug 26
DSM2:16 pmDes Moines
20h 15m
1 stop
RDU11:31 amRaleigh-Durham
$242
Frontier
Aug 4
RDU12:26 pmRaleigh-Durham
26h 08m
1 stop
DSM1:34 pmDes Moines
Aug 7
DSM2:19 pmDes Moines
20h 12m
1 stop
RDU11:31 amRaleigh-Durham
$282
Frontier
Jul 2
RDU12:26 pmRaleigh-Durham
26h 05m
1 stop
DSM1:31 pmDes Moines
Jul 8
DSM2:19 pmDes Moines
20h 12m
1 stop
RDU11:31 amRaleigh-Durham
$301

Southwest flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Aug 18
RDU6:25 pmRaleigh-Durham
4h 30m
1 stop
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
Aug 26
DSM6:10 amDes Moines
4h 25m
1 stop
RDU11:35 amRaleigh-Durham
$217
Southwest
Aug 18
RDU3:35 pmRaleigh-Durham
7h 20m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
Aug 26
DSM7:15 amDes Moines
8h 30m
1 stop
RDU4:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$222
Southwest
Aug 18
RDU3:35 pmRaleigh-Durham
7h 20m
2 stops
DSM9:55 pmDes Moines
Aug 26
DSM2:40 pmDes Moines
5h 50m
2 stops
RDU9:30 pmRaleigh-Durham
$227

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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 June 4, 2026.
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RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

6:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

6:10 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 25m

$217

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

3:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

7:15 am-4:45 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$222

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

3:35 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

2:40 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$227

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/9

7:05 am-11:07 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

4:40 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$232

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/18

12:26 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 8/26

2:16 pm-11:31 am

1 stop20h 15m

$242

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/9

7:05 am-11:07 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

3:59 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$246

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/9

8:56 am-9:32 pm

2 stops13h 36m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

4:40 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$254

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/9

7:05 am-11:07 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 7/12

3:59 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$257

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/9

7:05 am-11:07 pm

1 stop17h 02m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

4:40 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$262

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/5

7:05 am-9:58 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Des Moines

Mon 7/13

4:40 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$263

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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 May, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during December average around $333.

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

As of June 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 27% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

4h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 4h 30m
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 4h 30m.

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines

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SouthwestPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,256 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,773 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,395 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,641 reviews
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