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Cheap flights from Richmond to Des Moines from $141

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8:00 am - 9:06 am
RIC
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DSM
26h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 6:58 pm
DSM
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RIC
27h 02m
1 stop
$276Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:30 am - 8:14 pm
RIC
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DSM
12h 44m
1 stop
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7:53 pm - 2:19 pm
DSM
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RIC
17h 26m
1 stop
$278Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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7:44 pm - 7:03 pm
RIC
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DSM
24h 19m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:56 pm - 6:58 pm
DSM
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RIC
27h 02m
1 stop
$285Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:15 pm - 5:21 pm
RIC
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DSM
22h 06m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 2:19 pm
DSM
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RIC
17h 26m
1 stop
$290Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 19
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7:53 pm - 9:36 am
RIC
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DSM
14h 43m
1 stop
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10:59 am - 9:06 am
DSM
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RIC
21h 07m
1 stop
$295Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 15 - Wed, Jul 1
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6:08 pm - 10:38 pm
RIC
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DSM
5h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:33 am - 5:03 pm
DSM
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RIC
4h 30m
1 stop
$317Delta
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 25
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8:30 am - 8:16 pm
RIC
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DSM
12h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:53 pm - 2:19 pm
DSM
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RIC
17h 26m
1 stop
$319Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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1:15 pm - 8:50 pm
RIC
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DSM
8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:40 pm - 10:30 pm
DSM
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RIC
5h 50m
2 stops
$322Southwest
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
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6:30 am - 1:23 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 53m
2 stops
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3:28 pm - 11:15 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 47m
2 stops
$327United Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24
Delta Logo
5:35 am - 10:48 am
RIC
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DSM
6h 13m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:33 am - 6:59 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 26m
1 stop
$329Delta
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18

Southwest flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Richmond to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Mar 17
RIC1:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
8h 35m
1 stop
DSM8:50 pmDes Moines
Mar 24
DSM3:40 pmDes Moines
5h 50m
2 stops
RIC10:30 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$322
Southwest
Mar 11
RIC6:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl
15h 50m
2 stops
DSM8:50 pmDes Moines
Mar 18
DSM3:40 pmDes Moines
5h 50m
2 stops
RIC10:30 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$333
Southwest
Apr 24
RIC6:00 amRichmond Byrd Intl
8h 15m
2 stops
DSM1:15 pmDes Moines
Apr 26
DSM5:20 amDes Moines
8h 20m
2 stops
RIC2:40 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$453

Delta flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Richmond to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Mar 17
RIC6:08 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM10:38 pmDes Moines
Mar 25
DSM11:33 amDes Moines
4h 30m
1 stop
RIC5:03 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$317
Delta
Mar 12
RIC5:35 amRichmond Byrd Intl
6h 13m
1 stop
DSM10:48 amDes Moines
Mar 18
DSM11:33 amDes Moines
6h 26m
1 stop
RIC6:59 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$329
Delta
Mar 11
RIC12:51 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
4h 42m
1 stop
DSM4:33 pmDes Moines
Mar 20
DSM5:47 pmDes Moines
4h 37m
1 stop
RIC11:24 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$357

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Richmond 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 February 12, 2026.
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RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-9:06 am

2 stops26h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

2:56 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop27h 02m

$276

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/12

8:30 am-8:14 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

7:53 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$278

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 3/11

7:44 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop24h 19m

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

2:56 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop27h 02m

$285

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 3/13

8:15 pm-5:21 pm

1 stop22h 06m

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

7:53 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$290

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 3/15

7:53 pm-9:36 am

1 stop14h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 7/1

10:59 am-9:06 am

1 stop21h 07m

$295

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

6:08 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 3/25

11:33 am-5:03 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$317

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/12

8:30 am-8:16 pm

2 stops12h 46m

Des Moines

Thu 3/19

7:53 pm-2:19 pm

1 stop17h 26m

$319

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

1:15 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

3:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops5h 50m

$322

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-1:23 pm

2 stops7h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

3:28 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 47m

$327

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/12

5:35 am-10:48 am

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 3/18

11:33 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$329

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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 October, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Richmond to Des Moines during November average around $322.

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Fastest flight time

5h 28m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Richmond to Des Moines takes 5h 28m
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  • How far is Richmond Byrd Intl to Des Moines by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Richmond Byrd Intl to Des Moines is 904.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 5h 28m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Richmond Byrd Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Richmond to Des Moines?

Best airlines flying from Richmond to Des Moines

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DeltaPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,186 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $285Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,275 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $328Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,283 reviews
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