What is the cheapest airline that flies from Raleigh-Durham to Des Moines?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Raleigh-Durham to Des Moines

What airlines fly to Des Moines?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Des Moines from Raleigh according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Des Moines. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Des Moines on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport as of September 2026.

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.

$139 Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Des Moines in 2026

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12:05 pm - 2:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

27h 05m1 stop Philadelphia

6:40 am - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 30m1 stop Philadelphia

$244Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

1:56 pm - 2:10 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

25h 14m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia

6:40 am - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

13h 30m1 stop Philadelphia

$257Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

8:25 pm - 12:14 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 2:59 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 59m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$325American Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

6:50 pm - 10:00 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway

3:30 pm - 9:15 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 45m1 stop Chicago Midway

$325Southwest

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

1:55 pm - 5:45 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway

6:00 am - 11:05 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway

$325Southwest

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4

7:13 pm - 11:58 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 45m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

2:26 pm - 9:48 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 22m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$338American Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 10:11 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

3:46 pm - 11:57 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$385Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 15

6:00 am - 10:11 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

11:27 am - 6:52 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$385Delta

Mon, Oct 12 - Fri, Oct 16

8:00 am - 12:41 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 41m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

8:00 am - 1:49 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 49m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$385United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:13 am - 2:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:11 pm - 9:46 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 35m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$385United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 9

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9:43 am - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

11h 14m1 stop Philadelphia

1:58 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 12m1 stop Philadelphia

$301Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

9:43 am - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

11h 14m1 stop Philadelphia

1:58 pm - 4:31 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

25h 33m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando

$360Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

5:32 am - 9:30 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 58m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 12:01 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 01m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$391Delta

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

3:05 pm - 9:23 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

1:35 pm - 9:19 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 44m1 stop Denver Intl

$396United Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

9:43 am - 7:57 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

11h 14m1 stop Philadelphia

1:58 pm - 8:18 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

17h 20m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando

$476Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6

6:50 am - 1:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

8h 05m2 stops Nashville Intl Denver Intl

12:10 pm - 8:50 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

$525Southwest

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12

6:50 am - 12:20 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 30m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

5:40 am - 12:55 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Lambert-St Louis

$534Southwest

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

6:00 am - 2:16 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

9h 16m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:45 am - 5:41 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 56m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$586United Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6

6:41 pm - 11:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 03m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

12:52 pm - 7:03 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 11m1 stop Philadelphia

$681American Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 6

8:02 pm - 11:44 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 42m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

7:00 am - 3:04 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$900American Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 19

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Delta flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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Delta

Oct 12

RDU6:00 amRaleigh-Durham

5h 11m

1 stop

DSM10:11 amDes Moines

Oct 15

DSM3:46 pmDes Moines

7h 11m

1 stop

RDU11:57 pmRaleigh-Durham

$325

Delta

Oct 12

RDU5:15 amRaleigh-Durham

6h 27m

1 stop

DSM10:42 amDes Moines

Oct 16

DSM6:54 pmDes Moines

4h 34m

1 stop

RDU12:28 amRaleigh-Durham

$338

Delta

Sep 9

RDU5:34 amRaleigh-Durham

5h 04m

1 stop

DSM9:38 amDes Moines

Sep 12

DSM5:35 pmDes Moines

4h 37m

1 stop

RDU11:12 pmRaleigh-Durham

$391

Southwest flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flight tickets

Southwest

Oct 28

RDU7:00 amRaleigh-Durham

5h 30m

1 stop

DSM11:30 amDes Moines

Nov 4

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

9h 40m

2 stops

RDU5:40 pmRaleigh-Durham

$330

Southwest

Oct 28

RDU3:15 pmRaleigh-Durham

7h 45m

2 stops

DSM10:00 pmDes Moines

Nov 4

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

8h 40m

2 stops

RDU3:40 pmRaleigh-Durham

$335

Southwest

Oct 30

RDU7:20 pmRaleigh-Durham

4h 55m

1 stop

DSM11:15 pmDes Moines

Nov 4

DSM7:00 amDes Moines

9h 40m

2 stops

RDU5:40 pmRaleigh-Durham

$343

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

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Wed 9/30

12:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Des Moines

Sun 10/4

6:40 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$244

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Wed 9/30

1:56 pm-2:10 pm

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Sun 10/4

6:40 am-9:10 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$257

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

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Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/29

8:25 pm-12:14 am

1 stop4h 49m

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Mon 11/2

6:00 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$325

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Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-10:00 pm

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Wed 11/4

3:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$325

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/31

1:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$325

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RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/23

7:13 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 10/26

2:26 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$338

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/12

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Thu 10/15

3:46 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$385

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/12

6:00 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Fri 10/16

11:27 am-6:52 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$385

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/13

8:00 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 10/20

8:00 am-1:49 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$385

RaleighDes Moines

RDU Raleigh-Durham - DSM Des Moines

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/6

10:13 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

3:11 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$385

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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 $366 to $436.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $244.

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 $351.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Raleigh to Des Moines flights are approximately 231% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found	$139
Fastest flight time	5h 02m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $139. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $244.

The fastest flight from Raleigh to Des Moines takes 5h 02m

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 02m.
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?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Des Moines Airport as of September 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Raleigh and Des Moines, the leading airline is American Airlines, making up 39% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 34%, United Airlines with 14%, and Southwest with 13%.

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Delta	PriceFrom $239	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,538 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $282	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,157 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $288	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,191 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $293	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,023 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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