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Cheap flights from Richmond to Des Moines from $139

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American Airlines Logo
3:38 pm - 8:08 pm
RIC
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DSM
5h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 2:58 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 13m1 stop
$289American Airlines
Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
United Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 10:30 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 02m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 9:23 pm
DSM
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RIC
4h 48m1 stop
$352United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 2:33 pm
RIC
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DSM
9h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 3:47 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 37m1 stop
$357United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 11:25 am
RIC
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DSM
6h 20m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 3:15 pm
DSM
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RIC
8h 05m2 stops
$363Southwest
Thu, Jan 22 - Tue, Jan 27
United Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:30 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 9:38 pm
DSM
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RIC
5h 23m1 stop
$387United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 13
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:11 pm
RIC
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DSM
9h 11m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 1:52 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 37m1 stop
$392United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 13
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 3:05 pm
RIC
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DSM
9h 55m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 3:00 pm
DSM
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RIC
8h 40m2 stops
$398Southwest
Tue, Jun 16 - Tue, Jun 23
Southwest Logo
1:40 pm - 10:10 pm
RIC
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DSM
9h 30m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 4:55 pm
DSM
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RIC
10h 45m2 stops
$418Southwest
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 13
Southwest Logo
5:10 pm - 10:50 pm
RIC
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DSM
6h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:20 am - 5:30 pm
DSM
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RIC
11h 10m1 stop
$441Southwest
Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 4
American Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 11:51 pm
RIC
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DSM
4h 43m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
1:41 pm - 7:18 pm
DSM
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RIC
4h 37m1 stop
$443American Airlines
Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 20

United Airlines flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Richmond to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 22
RIC4:28 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 02m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Jan 27
DSM3:35 pmDes Moines
4h 48m
1 stop
RIC9:23 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$352
United Airlines
Jan 22
RIC6:30 amRichmond Byrd Intl
9h 03m
2 stops
DSM2:33 pmDes Moines
Jan 27
DSM8:10 amDes Moines
6h 37m
1 stop
RIC3:47 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$357
United Airlines
Jun 3
RIC4:20 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
7h 10m
1 stop
DSM10:30 pmDes Moines
Jun 13
DSM3:15 pmDes Moines
5h 23m
1 stop
RIC9:38 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$387

American Airlines flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Richmond to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 12
RIC3:38 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM8:08 pmDes Moines
Feb 16
DSM6:32 amDes Moines
5h 44m
1 stop
RIC1:16 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$289
American Airlines
Jun 13
RIC8:08 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
4h 43m
1 stop
DSM11:51 pmDes Moines
Jun 20
DSM1:41 pmDes Moines
4h 37m
1 stop
RIC7:18 pmRichmond Byrd Intl
$443

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RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 2/12

3:38 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 2/16

7:45 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$289

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

4:28 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

3:35 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$352

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

6:30 am-2:33 pm

2 stops9h 03m

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

8:10 am-3:47 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$357

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 1/22

6:05 am-11:25 am

2 stops6h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

6:10 am-3:15 pm

2 stops8h 05m

$363

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/3

4:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

3:15 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$387

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/3

6:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops9h 11m

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

6:15 am-1:52 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$392

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 6/16

6:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

Des Moines

Tue 6/23

5:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$398

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 6/3

1:40 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 6/13

5:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$418

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 3/28

5:10 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

5:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$441

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/13

8:08 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Des Moines

Sat 6/20

1:41 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$443

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The fastest flight from Richmond to Des Moines takes 5h 01m
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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 01m.

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

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    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.

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7.9
8,025 reviews
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