Des Moines

$297+ Cheap flights from Richmond to Des Moines (RIC - DSM)

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RIC — DSM
Feb 16 — Feb 231
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Cheap flight deals from Richmond to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Richmond (RIC) 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 February 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$297
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$606
Provider with most accurate pricing for Richmond Byrd Intl-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Richmond Byrd Intl-Des Moines flights.
From Richmond Byrd Intl to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Richmond to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Richmond to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Richmond to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 5/138:04 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/202:01 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/10$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Tue 2/187:17 amRIC - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Wed 2/196:30 amDSM - RIC
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 2/10$317
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1810:36 amRIC - DSM
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/1911:29 amDSM - RIC
2 stops7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/11$372
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/139:13 amRIC - DSM
1 stop10h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/163:45 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$420
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/146:05 amRIC - DSM
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Fri 6/205:25 amDSM - RIC
2 stops6h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/10$463

Find flights from Richmond to Des Moines within your budget

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RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/13

6:18 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

6:30 am-12:12 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$297

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-9:19 am

1 stop4h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 5/26

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$367

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 3/13

9:13 am-6:37 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Des Moines

Sun 3/16

3:45 pm-9:15 am

1 stop16h 30m

$420

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/14

6:25 am-2:42 pm

2 stops9h 17m

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

3:38 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$445

RichmondDes Moines

RIC - DSM

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 6/14

6:05 am-3:30 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

5:25 am-12:35 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$463

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Deals found on 2/9

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Richmond to Des Moines in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Richmond-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Richmond-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Richmond-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Richmond-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Richmond-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 Richmond to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Richmond to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Richmond to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 RIC to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Richmond 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 February 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Richmond to Des Moines at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 30% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 February 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Richmond to Des Moines to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

8.0
Very good

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Steven,Feb 2025

BZN - DEN

Bozeman Airport knows how to deal with snow. I saw many airlines leave with only small delays due to the foot of snow. Our plane was 4 hours delayed. I missed my connection in Denver with a 3.5 hour layover. Because of that, the best you Southwest could do was make me wait more hours, them send me to Chicago Midway, where I had to wait overnight, for 7 more hours until a flight to RSW was available. Nobody at Southwest told me that Midway shuts down after 8pm. Everything was closed. I had no idea. You just dumped me there. I am a 65 year old man and you dumped me in Midway without even a couch to lie on. I was awake 21 hours because of this. No, it was not an act of God. Other airlines were moving passengers out. It was incompetence Shame on you.

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Richmond to Des Moines round-trip from $297. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $367, and United Airlines, from $445. You may be able to fly from Richmond to Des Moines for 34% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Richmond 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 Richmond to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Richmond to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Richmond to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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