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$86+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Raleigh (DSM - RDU)

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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/73:21 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Tue 4/145:25 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop6h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/75:30 am
DSM
-
RDU
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 4/145:40 am
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/13:57 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/67:52 pm
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Fri 4/242:04 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/294:00 pm
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
Mon 4/64:25 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop6h 34m
Delta
Tue 4/75:38 am
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop5h 08m
Delta
Deal found 3/11$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/255:35 am
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop4h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/296:10 am
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops8h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/10$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/2512:01 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop4h 06m
Delta
Wed 4/2911:34 am
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 3/303:21 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop5h 02m
United Airlines
Thu 4/26:00 am
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops9h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/318:04 am
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Thu 4/26:00 am
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops7h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/10$294

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$271
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(Travelocity)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$383
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Raleigh 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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 6/4

1:35 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/9

5:07 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$307

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 4/23

4:20 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/30

6:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$342

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops9h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops7h 29m

$349

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

4:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/10

1:23 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$357

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 4/5

6:20 am-1:58 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/11

1:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$357
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 7/25

11:23 am-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/1

5:07 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$387

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 4/13

5:25 am-1:00 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/20

6:25 am-1:10 pm

2 stops7h 45m

$412

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 7/16

5:00 am-2:08 pm

2 stops8h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/19

6:15 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$412

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 6/24

5:20 am-1:10 pm

2 stops6h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/29

1:40 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$417

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

3:21 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops7h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/7

6:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops7h 29m

$426

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Raleigh

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 Des Moines to Raleigh in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 Des Moines-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Raleigh 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 Des Moines-Raleigh 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 Des Moines to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Raleigh

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh (average of $184). Flying from Des Moines to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated March 13, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Des Moines to Raleigh 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
4,318 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,288 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,448 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,318 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Raleigh. 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 Des Moines to Raleigh?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta fly from Des Moines to Raleigh in about 4h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 16m. The distance between Des Moines and Raleigh is about 890 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Raleigh round-trip from $216. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $236, and American Airlines, from $270. Southwest is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $135 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $135 and United Airlines from $148 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh (average of $184). Flying from Des Moines to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $346). 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 Des Moines to Raleigh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Raleigh. 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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