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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $147

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Southwest Logo
6:40 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
4h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 8:55 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 40m
1 stop
$237Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:40 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
4h 30m
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Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:45 pm
DSM
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RDU
6h 15m
2 stops
$242Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
7h 20m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 4:30 pm
DSM
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RDU
10h 00m
2 stops
$247Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
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6:03 pm - 11:24 pm
RDU
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DSM
30h 21m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 9:51 pm
DSM
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RDU
25h 33m
1 stop
$275Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 31 - Mon, Jun 8
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6:20 am - 10:37 am
RDU
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DSM
5h 17m
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United Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 5:23 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 43m
1 stop
$283United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9
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7:52 pm - 8:53 am
RDU
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DSM
14h 01m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 10:56 am
DSM
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RDU
26h 26m
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$286Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:37 am
RDU
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DSM
5h 17m
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United Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 11:49 pm
DSM
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RDU
7h 23m
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$288United Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 10:26 am
RDU
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DSM
5h 41m
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American Airlines Logo
2:02 pm - 9:55 pm
DSM
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RDU
6h 53m
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$289American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22
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7:05 am - 10:58 pm
RDU
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DSM
16h 53m
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4:01 pm - 10:43 pm
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5h 42m
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$290Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28
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7:05 am - 10:58 pm
RDU
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DSM
16h 53m
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4:01 pm - 10:43 pm
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RDU
5h 42m
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$292Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jun 25 - Sun, Jun 28

Southwest flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 21
RDU6:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
4h 30m
1 stop
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
4h 40m
1 stop
RDU8:55 pmRaleigh-Durham
$237
Southwest
Apr 21
RDU6:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
4h 30m
1 stop
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
6h 15m
2 stops
RDU12:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
$242
Southwest
Apr 21
RDU3:50 pmRaleigh-Durham
7h 20m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
Apr 28
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
10h 00m
2 stops
RDU4:30 pmRaleigh-Durham
$247

American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 20
RDU5:45 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 41m
1 stop
DSM10:26 amDes Moines
Apr 22
DSM2:02 pmDes Moines
6h 53m
1 stop
RDU9:55 pmRaleigh-Durham
$289
American Airlines
Apr 20
RDU5:00 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 26m
1 stop
DSM11:26 amDes Moines
Apr 22
DSM7:11 amDes Moines
5h 51m
1 stop
RDU2:02 pmRaleigh-Durham
$295
American Airlines
Apr 17
RDU6:28 pmRaleigh-Durham
4h 50m
1 stop
DSM10:18 pmDes Moines
Apr 20
DSM7:11 amDes Moines
5h 51m
1 stop
RDU2:02 pmRaleigh-Durham
$306

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

6:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

3:15 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$237

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

6:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops6h 15m

$242

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/21

3:50 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops7h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

5:30 am-4:30 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$247

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/31

6:03 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop30h 21m

Des Moines

Mon 6/8

7:18 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop25h 33m

$275

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

6:20 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

11:40 am-5:23 pm

1 stop4h 43m

$283

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/27

7:52 pm-8:53 am

1 stop14h 01m

Des Moines

Sun 5/31

7:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop26h 26m

$286

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

6:20 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

3:26 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops7h 23m

$288

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/20

5:45 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

2:02 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$289

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/25

7:05 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

4:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$290

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/25

7:05 am-10:58 pm

1 stop16h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 6/28

4:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$292

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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 December, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Raleigh to Des Moines during January average around $346.

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

As of March 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 26% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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Fastest flight time

4h 00m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 4h 00m
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 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 airline from Raleigh to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines

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DeltaPriceFrom $283Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,320 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $292Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,492 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,329 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $370Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,469 reviews
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