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Cheap flights from Richmond to Des Moines from $179

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United Airlines Logo
5:09 pm - 11:17 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 08m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 12:54 am
DSM
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RIC
4h 38m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20
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8:45 pm - 10:57 pm
RIC
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DSM
27h 12m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:33 pm - 8:23 am
DSM
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RIC
12h 50m
1 stop
$320Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
10:20 am - 2:28 pm
RIC
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DSM
5h 08m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 11:15 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 54m
2 stops
$322United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:29 pm
RIC
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DSM
6h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:21 pm - 11:15 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 54m
2 stops
$327United Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:39 pm - 5:08 pm
RIC
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DSM
21h 29m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 4:33 pm
DSM
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RIC
7h 48m
1 stop
$346Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 4:15 pm
RIC
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DSM
9h 15m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 10:41 am
DSM
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RIC
4h 41m
1 stop
$382United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:24 pm
RIC
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DSM
8h 54m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
3:20 pm - 9:07 pm
DSM
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RIC
4h 47m
1 stop
$387United Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Sun, May 10
United Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 11:24 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 2:21 pm
DSM
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RIC
7h 06m
1 stop
$394United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
United Airlines Logo
10:22 am - 8:16 pm
RIC
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DSM
10h 54m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 10:54 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 56m
1 stop
$399United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Wed, May 6
American Airlines Logo
1:38 pm - 8:43 pm
RIC
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DSM
8h 05m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 1:08 pm
DSM
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RIC
4h 58m
1 stop
$407American Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25

Southwest flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Richmond to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Jul 28
RIC4:55 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
6h 50m
2 stops
DSM10:45 pmDes Moines
Jul 30
DSM4:40 pmDes Moines
6h 10m
2 stops
RIC11:50 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$417
Southwest
Sep 18
RIC6:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl
8h 15m
2 stops
DSM1:45 pmDes Moines
Sep 21
DSM5:40 amDes Moines
10h 40m
2 stops
RIC5:20 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$437
Southwest
May 5
RIC4:45 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
6h 25m
2 stops
DSM10:10 pmDes Moines
May 10
DSM4:20 pmDes Moines
6h 30m
2 stops
RIC11:50 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$479

United Airlines flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Richmond to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Apr 18
RIC5:09 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 08m
1 stop
DSM11:17 pmDes Moines
Apr 20
DSM7:16 pmDes Moines
4h 38m
1 stop
RIC12:54 amRichmond Byrd Intl
$317
United Airlines
Apr 18
RIC10:20 amRichmond Byrd Intl
5h 08m
1 stop
DSM2:28 pmDes Moines
Apr 20
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
6h 54m
2 stops
RIC11:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$322
United Airlines
Apr 18
RIC6:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl
6h 59m
2 stops
DSM12:29 pmDes Moines
Apr 20
DSM3:21 pmDes Moines
6h 54m
2 stops
RIC11:15 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$327

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RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/18

5:09 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

7:16 pm-12:54 am

1 stop4h 38m

$317

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 4/16

8:45 pm-10:57 pm

2 stops27h 12m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

6:33 pm-8:23 am

1 stop12h 50m

$320

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/18

10:20 am-2:28 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

3:21 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 54m

$322

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 4/18

6:30 am-12:29 pm

2 stops6h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 4/20

3:21 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops6h 54m

$327

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/5

8:39 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop21h 29m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

7:45 am-4:33 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$346

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

5:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$382

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/5

6:30 am-2:24 pm

2 stops8h 54m

Des Moines

Sun 5/10

3:20 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$387

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/2

5:10 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

6:15 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$394

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/2

10:22 am-8:16 pm

2 stops10h 54m

Des Moines

Wed 5/6

2:58 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$399

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 5/22

1:38 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 5/25

7:10 am-1:08 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$407

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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

4h 19m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Richmond to Des Moines takes 4h 19m
There are no direct flights from Richmond to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Richmond to Des Moines.
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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 4h 19m.

  • 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?

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DeltaPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,364 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $285Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,543 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $328Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,525 reviews
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