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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines from $131

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3:18 pm - 10:21 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
8h 03m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
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2:50 pm - 11:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
32h 09m2 stops Tampa St. Petersburg Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$294Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:18 pm - 10:21 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
8h 03m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
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2:50 pm - 9:59 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
18h 09m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg
$300Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 11 - Mon, Dec 14
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9:30 am - 1:35 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 05m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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2:05 pm - 10:07 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$325American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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1:00 pm - 5:12 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 12m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:27 am - 9:56 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
9h 29m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark
$330United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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6:00 am - 12:39 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
7h 39m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:15 am - 2:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$335United Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12
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3:28 pm - 7:13 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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10:57 am - 6:51 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 54m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$347American Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 10
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6:00 am - 10:55 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
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6:55 am - 4:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
8h 45m1 stop Denver Intl
$355Southwest
Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 10
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6:00 am - 10:55 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
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8:00 am - 8:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 20m2 stops Nashville Intl Lambert-St Louis
$360Southwest
Mon, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 10
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5:15 am - 10:53 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:38 am - 5:45 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 07m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$397Delta
Sun, Dec 20 - Wed, Dec 23
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8:47 am - 3:21 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
7h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:20 am - 1:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 39m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$447Delta
Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 1

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United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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United Airlines
Dec 5
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
9h 26m
2 stops
DSM2:26 pmDes Moines
Dec 12
DSM11:27 amDes Moines
5h 12m
1 stop
RDU5:39 pmRaleigh-Durham
$330
United Airlines
Dec 5
RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 39m
2 stops
DSM12:39 pmDes Moines
Dec 12
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
6h 45m
2 stops
RDU2:00 pmRaleigh-Durham
$335
United Airlines
Dec 5
RDU3:02 pmRaleigh-Durham
7h 23m
2 stops
DSM9:25 pmDes Moines
Dec 12
DSM3:20 pmDes Moines
7h 24m
2 stops
RDU11:44 pmRaleigh-Durham
$347

American Airlines flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Dec 5
RDU6:29 amRaleigh-Durham
8h 06m
1 stop
DSM1:35 pmDes Moines
Dec 12
DSM7:14 amDes Moines
6h 45m
1 stop
RDU2:59 pmRaleigh-Durham
$325
American Airlines
Dec 1
RDU11:52 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 35m
1 stop
DSM6:27 pmDes Moines
Dec 7
DSM5:24 amDes Moines
7h 49m
1 stop
RDU2:13 pmRaleigh-Durham
$362
American Airlines
Dec 30
RDU5:47 pmRaleigh-Durham
5h 56m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
Jan 3
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
5h 06m
1 stop
RDU11:36 amRaleigh-Durham
$407

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/11

3:18 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

2:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$294

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/11

3:18 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 12/14

2:50 pm-9:59 am

1 stop18h 09m

$300

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/5

9:30 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

2:05 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$325

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/5

1:00 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

11:27 am-9:56 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$330

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/5

6:00 am-12:39 pm

2 stops7h 39m

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

6:15 am-2:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$335
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RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/3

3:28 pm-7:13 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 2/10

10:57 am-6:51 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$347

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/8

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 2/10

6:55 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$355

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/8

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 2/10

8:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops11h 20m

$360

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/20

5:15 am-10:53 am

1 stop6h 38m

Des Moines

Wed 12/23

11:38 am-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$397

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/26

8:47 am-3:21 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

5:20 am-1:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$447

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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 $415 to $544.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $294.

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 November 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 64% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$131

Fastest flight time

6h 19m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $131. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $294.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 6h 19m
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 6h 19m.

  • 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
8,700 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $282Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,471 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,219 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $293Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,224 reviews
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