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$70+ 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mié. 2/25
mié. 3/4
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 enero 26, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
lun. 3/168:21 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop20h 27m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/257:46 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop18h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
lun. 3/168:21 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop20h 27m
Frontier
mié. 3/256:50 am
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops13h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
jue. 3/57:27 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop21h 21m
Frontier
mar. 3/104:12 pm
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops28h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
jue. 4/27:00 am
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop6h 57m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 4/87:46 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$286
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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. 3/223:59 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/256:50 am
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops13h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$291
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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. 2/84:30 pm
DSM
-
RDU
2 stops30h 41m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 2/124:55 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop26h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$302
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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. 2/228:30 am
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 3/46:25 am
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops37h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
lun. 2/911:09 am
DSM
-
RDU
2 stops25h 49m
Multiple Airlines
sáb. 2/145:11 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop26h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
jue. 2/197:45 am
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop5h 26m
American Airlines
lun. 2/235:28 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/24$309

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 enero 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$264
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$549
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 enero 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

jue. 3/5

7:27 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop21h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/10

4:12 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$280

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

mié. 3/4

7:45 am-4:52 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/9

6:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$309

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

mar. 3/3

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 3/5

7:05 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$309

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

sáb. 2/28

8:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/3

5:14 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$309

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

jue. 2/19

7:45 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 2/23

5:28 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$309

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

jue. 3/5

5:35 am-1:05 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/10

6:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$319

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

jue. 4/16

6:30 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 4/19

6:20 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 45m

$348

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

jue. 4/16

6:30 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 4/26

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

$348

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

dom. 4/12

7:00 am-2:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

$111

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

lun. 3/23

7:51 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$150

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Expedia the most. Expedia 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 enero 26, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,111 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,199 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,189 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,268 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 Frontier fly from Des Moines to Raleigh in about 21h 21m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Des Moines and Raleigh is about 890 mi.

  • 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 42% 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 enero 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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