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$107+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines (RDU - DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — DSM
nov. 27 — dic. 41
jue. 11/27
jue. 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Des Moines are usually found in August or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$418
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on octubre 28, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/99:06 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
mié. 11/1210:55 amDSM - RDU
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/276:30 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/309:44 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/55:15 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 23mDelta
lun. 12/83:17 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Deal found 10/27$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/257:00 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/13:31 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$352
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/256:00 amRDU - DSM
2 stops18h 24mMultiple Airlines
lun. 12/18:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$363
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/55:07 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops28h 06mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/225:28 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$366
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/209:47 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops46h 57mMultiple Airlines
dom. 12/287:30 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/2510:00 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
sáb. 11/299:44 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$397
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/266:30 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
mié. 11/263:15 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$399

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Price

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 11/9

9:06 am-2:01 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Des Moines

mié. 11/12

10:55 am-10:33 pm

1 stop10h 38m

$281

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/9

2:26 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Des Moines

lun. 1/12

2:08 pm-9:08 am

1 stop18h 00m

$322

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 11/27

6:30 am-10:42 am

1 stop5h 12m

Des Moines

dom. 11/30

9:44 pm-3:29 am

1 stop4h 45m

$329

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 12/2

8:14 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops44h 17m

Des Moines

dom. 12/14

2:56 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop24h 59m

$334

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 12/10

6:15 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 23m

Des Moines

dom. 12/14

6:17 am-12:13 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$350

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 12/5

11:44 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 19m

Des Moines

lun. 12/8

4:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$350

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 11/25

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Des Moines

lun. 12/1

3:31 pm-12:39 am

1 stop8h 08m

$352

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 11/26

6:33 pm-12:21 am

1 stop6h 48m

Des Moines

lun. 12/1

3:31 pm-12:39 am

1 stop8h 08m

$352

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 11/20

8:39 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 16m

$107

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 11/9

5:21 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop21h 26m

$126

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Des Moines in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines (average of $209). Flying from Raleigh to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 32% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated octubre 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Raleigh to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,994 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Des Moines in 5h 12m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Raleigh and Des Moines is about 890 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Raleigh to Des Moines round-trip from $283. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $292, and American Airlines, from $296. Delta is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines (average of $209). Flying from Raleigh to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $268). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$283Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$361Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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