Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Durham, NC from $78

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — RDU
Apr 3 — Apr 101

The best prices from Des Moines to Durham are usually found in April or February, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Durham

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Durham (DU8). 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 March 29, 2024.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$477

Round-trip from

$223
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 17% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Des Moines to Durham

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Durham?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 12 days in advance to save up to 37% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 12 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Des Moines to Durham 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $235, or $595 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Durham?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to Durham from Des Moines. Prices for April average $416 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $283. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May. Opting for a April flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in May

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Durham (DSM - DU8)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Durham as you normally would.

Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to Durham

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Des Moines and Durham. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Frontier flights we've found from Des Moines to Durham. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 4/265:17 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/36:34 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$256
Mon 5/209:42 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 41mFrontier
Mon 6/108:32 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$257
Sat 5/189:33 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 20mFrontier
Mon 7/18:32 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$259
Fri 6/149:21 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 32mFrontier
Mon 6/178:32 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$283
Fri 5/179:34 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 24mFrontier
Mon 5/208:27 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$284
Wed 5/13:25 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop28h 16mFrontier
Sun 5/56:44 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop21h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$307
Wed 5/153:25 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops24h 05mFrontier
Tue 5/2112:28 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops27h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$332
Wed 5/153:25 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops24h 05mFrontier
Tue 5/2112:28 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops27h 47mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$336

Cheap Delta flights from Des Moines to Durham

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Durham. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Delta flights from Des Moines to Durham. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Wed 5/156:30 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Tue 5/216:02 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/27$328
Thu 4/257:30 amDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Thu 5/26:00 amRDU - DSM
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/27$399
Mon 5/67:30 amDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 22mDelta
Fri 5/106:02 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/26$485
Fri 6/145:50 amDSM - RDU
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Sun 6/1612:24 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/27$565

Cheap Des Moines to Durham flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Durham specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Prices were last updated on March 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Durham in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 4/265:17 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/36:34 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$256
Fri 4/267:30 amDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2910:46 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops40h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$270
Wed 4/241:00 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/17:00 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$325
Sat 4/205:55 amDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 02mDelta
Wed 4/246:00 amRDU - DSM
1 stop8h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/27$328
Sun 4/148:30 amDSM - RDU
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/2110:44 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops17h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$339
Tue 4/236:30 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/286:03 amRDU - DSM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$355
Tue 4/2312:06 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops6h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/286:03 amRDU - DSM
1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$361
Wed 4/245:58 amDSM - RDU
2 stops7h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/16:10 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/28$366
Thu 4/255:01 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops15h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/212:30 pmRDU - DSM
3 stops33h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$370

Des Moines to Durham 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Durham in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Durham in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Fri 4/265:17 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Fri 5/36:34 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 39mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$256
Mon 5/209:42 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 41mFrontier
Mon 6/108:32 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$257
Sat 5/189:33 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 20mFrontier
Mon 7/18:32 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$259
Fri 4/267:30 amDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2910:46 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops40h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$270
Wed 5/13:25 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops16h 01mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/510:12 amRDU - DSM
1 stop30h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$277
Fri 6/149:21 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 32mFrontier
Mon 6/178:32 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$283
Fri 5/179:34 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 24mFrontier
Mon 5/208:27 amRDU - DSM
1 stop13h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$284
Wed 5/13:25 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop28h 16mFrontier
Sun 5/56:44 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop21h 32mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$307
Wed 7/109:15 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 38mFrontier
Wed 7/318:32 amRDU - DSM
1 stop12h 43mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$324

One-way flights to Durham from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Durham. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Des Moines to Durham. Users needing a return flight from Des Moines to Durham should utilize the search form above.
Wed 4/312:01 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$78
Fri 4/265:17 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$112
Wed 5/83:25 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops16h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$121
Fri 4/264:08 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops15h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$123
Wed 6/199:15 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 38mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$160
Wed 5/811:37 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$164
Fri 4/264:08 pmDSM - RDU
3 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$165
Fri 4/54:08 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$254
Tue 6/48:01 amDSM - RDU
2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$290

Find flights from Des Moines to Durham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Durham 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 3,228,805 searches. Data last updated March 29, 2024.

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Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Fri 4/26

1 stop26h 19m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/3

1 stop20h 39m

$256

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 5/20

1 stop22h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/10

1 stop13h 00m

$257

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 5/18

1 stop22h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/1

1 stop13h 00m

$259

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Fri 4/26

1 stop24h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/29

2 stops40h 39m

$270

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 5/1

2 stops16h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/5

1 stop30h 21m

$277

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 4/24

1 stop5h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/1

1 stop6h 12m

$325

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 5/15

1 stop3h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/21

1 stop6h 40m

$326

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 5/15

1 stop4h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/21

1 stop6h 16m

$328

Des MoinesRaleigh-Durham

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 4/20

2 stops10h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/24

1 stop5h 31m

$517

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/27

When is the best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Durham. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
Booking 11 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Durham. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Durham?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Durham. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Durham flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Durham by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Durham by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Durham is currently $163 while a round-trip flight costs $313. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Durham (average of $223). Flying from Des Moines to Durham in June is currently the most expensive (average of $297). 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.

January

$252

February

$238

March

$287

April

$276

May

$287

June

$297

July

$268

August

$228

September

$227

October

$223

November

$262

December

$251

Temperature and rainfall in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RDU

Temperature

41 - 80.6 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated March 29, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Frontier, Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Durham. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.4
Good
11,481 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

7.3
Good
15,181 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

6.3
Okay
4,263 reviews
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Durham?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Durham, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. 4 airlines have flights to Durham from Des Moines on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Durham for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Durham for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $256, but on average you can expect to pay $313.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Durham one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $78. Users have also found prices from $164 and $290 on United Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Durham?

  • What does DSM to RDU mean?

    DSM and RDU are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DSM to RDU refers to a flight route from Des Moines Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Greensboro/H. Point Airport (GSO), Fayetteville Airport (FAY), Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field Airport (LYH), Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV), Winston-Salem Smith-Reynolds Airport (INT).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Durham that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Durham with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to see available direct flights.

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Durham that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines do offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Durham flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Durham flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 3/28.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Durham

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FrontierCheapest$161Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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DeltaCheapest$239Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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