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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $120

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12:26 pm - 1:31 pm
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DSM
26h 05m
1 stop
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7:00 am - 10:56 am
DSM
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RDU
26h 56m
1 stop
$236Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
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5:40 am - 2:05 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 25m
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3:45 pm - 9:05 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 20m
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$237Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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1:45 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
9h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 9:05 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 20m
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$242Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
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6:15 am - 11:24 pm
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DSM
18h 09m
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2:16 pm - 11:31 am
DSM
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RDU
20h 15m
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$250Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 29 - Mon, Jun 1
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12:26 pm - 1:31 pm
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DSM
26h 05m
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7:45 am - 12:24 am
DSM
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RDU
15h 39m
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$253Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
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7:52 pm - 8:53 am
RDU
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DSM
14h 01m
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9:59 pm - 5:36 pm
DSM
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RDU
18h 37m
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$254Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25
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7:52 pm - 8:53 am
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DSM
14h 01m
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3:57 pm - 2:12 pm
DSM
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RDU
21h 15m
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$255Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Mon, Jun 1
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7:52 pm - 8:53 am
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DSM
14h 01m
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3:57 pm - 2:12 pm
DSM
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RDU
21h 15m
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$256Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Mon, Jun 1
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6:35 pm - 2:00 pm
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DSM
20h 25m
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3:57 pm - 2:12 pm
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21h 15m
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$258Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Mon, Jun 1
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5:45 am - 10:26 am
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DSM
5h 41m
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7:11 am - 2:02 pm
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5h 51m
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$260American Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 22

Delta flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
May 29
RDU5:20 amRaleigh-Durham
6h 48m
1 stop
DSM11:08 amDes Moines
Jun 1
DSM6:41 pmDes Moines
4h 35m
1 stop
RDU12:16 amRaleigh-Durham
$306
Delta
May 12
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 24m
1 stop
DSM12:24 pmDes Moines
May 15
DSM5:28 pmDes Moines
5h 12m
1 stop
RDU11:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
$357
Delta
Apr 10
RDU5:38 amRaleigh-Durham
5h 08m
1 stop
DSM9:46 amDes Moines
Apr 13
DSM4:23 pmDes Moines
6h 32m
1 stop
RDU11:55 pmRaleigh-Durham
$602

Frontier flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Apr 13
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
14h 14m
2 stops
DSM7:14 pmDes Moines
Apr 17
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
30h 00m
1 stop
RDU9:04 pmRaleigh-Durham
$422
Frontier
Apr 12
RDU3:57 pmRaleigh-Durham
28h 17m
2 stops
DSM7:14 pmDes Moines
Apr 17
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
30h 00m
1 stop
RDU9:04 pmRaleigh-Durham
$445
Frontier
Apr 12
RDU8:35 pmRaleigh-Durham
23h 39m
1 stop
DSM7:14 pmDes Moines
Apr 17
DSM2:04 pmDes Moines
30h 00m
1 stop
RDU9:04 pmRaleigh-Durham
$514

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

12:26 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop26h 56m

$236

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/3

5:40 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

3:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$237

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/3

1:45 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 6/9

3:45 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$242

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/29

6:15 am-11:24 pm

2 stops18h 09m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

2:16 pm-11:31 am

1 stop20h 15m

$250

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/5

12:26 pm-1:31 pm

1 stop26h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:45 am-12:24 am

2 stops15h 39m

$253

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/23

7:52 pm-8:53 am

1 stop14h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

9:59 pm-5:36 pm

2 stops18h 37m

$254

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/23

7:52 pm-8:53 am

1 stop14h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

3:57 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$255

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/27

7:52 pm-8:53 am

1 stop14h 01m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

3:57 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$256

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/28

6:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 6/1

3:57 pm-2:12 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$258
Quickest round-trip

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/20

5:45 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 4/22

7:11 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$260

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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.

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Fastest flight time

5h 12m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 5h 12m
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 5h 12m.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines

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DeltaPriceFrom $283Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,364 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,543 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,332 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $370Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,525 reviews
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