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$100+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Iowa

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RDU — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Raleigh to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$246
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$456
From Raleigh-Durham to Iowa
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 7/259:10 amRDU - CID
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/16:52 pmCID - RDU
1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$246
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/268:18 pmRDU - CID
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/27:15 amCID - RDU
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:00 amRDU - CID
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Sat 8/26:00 amCID - RDU
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/11$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/266:05 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/25:00 amMLI - RDU
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$251
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/69:15 amRDU - OMA
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/95:11 amOMA - RDU
1 stop8h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$256
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 8/287:40 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Fri 9/55:20 amOMA - RDU
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$257
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/115:23 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Sun 7/137:51 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop19h 47mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:39 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/225:11 amDSM - RDU
1 stop7h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/216:45 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Wed 6/255:27 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop4h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/11$284
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/2610:35 amRDU - DSM
2 stops32h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/296:32 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops22h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 7/56:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Sat 7/125:05 amOMA - RDU
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/12$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/265:25 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Sat 8/23:00 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/11$297

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Iowa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Iowa that are best for you.

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Raleigh

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/25

9:10 am-6:02 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/1

6:52 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop23h 51m

$246

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

8:18 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/2

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$248

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/2

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$249

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

6:05 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/2

5:00 am-10:28 am

1 stop4h 28m

$251

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/6

9:15 am-6:51 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 8/9

5:11 am-2:44 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$256

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/28

7:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 9/5

5:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

$257

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/11

5:23 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 7/13

7:51 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$270

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/7

8:19 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Des Moines

Mon 8/11

3:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$271

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/26

10:35 am-6:11 pm

2 stops32h 36m

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

6:32 pm-6:21 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$289

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/5

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 7/12

5:05 am-11:32 am

1 stop5h 27m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Raleigh to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Iowa, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Iowa?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $100. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Iowa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Raleigh to Iowa?

    While some choose either Raleigh-Durham - Omaha Eppley Airfield or Raleigh-Durham - Cedar Rapids, Raleigh-Durham - Des Moines is the most popular route from Raleigh to Iowa.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Iowa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Raleigh to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Iowa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$129Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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