Cheap flights from Des Moines to Raleigh (DSM - RDU) 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 Raleigh-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 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 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 Raleigh-Durham

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Leaving on a Friday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 26% on the overall cost on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh at least 12 days early can save you up to 37% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 12 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Des Moines to Raleigh for as little as $235 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $595 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Raleigh from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $416 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $283. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh (DSM - RDU)?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Cheap Frontier flights from Des Moines to Raleigh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Frontier for the route between Des Moines and Raleigh. 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 peek at the cheapest Frontier flights we've detected traveling from Des Moines to Raleigh. Make sure to double check the 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 Raleigh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Delta for the route between Des Moines and Raleigh. 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.
Some of the lowest-priced Delta flights we've found at this time heading from Des Moines to Raleigh. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
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 Raleigh flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Raleigh 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.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
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 Raleigh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Raleigh 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.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
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 Raleigh from Des Moines

Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Raleigh. 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.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Raleigh can choose from these deals. For those needing a return trip from Des Moines, there is a search form available 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 Raleigh within your budget

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 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

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Deals found on 3/27

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Raleigh is 11 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Raleigh 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 Raleigh by month

Plan your trip from Des Moines to Raleigh by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Des Moines to Raleigh 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 Raleigh (average of $223). Flying from Des Moines to Raleigh 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 Raleigh by month

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

RDU

Temperature

41 - 80.6 °F

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 29, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Raleigh have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
11,402 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was a good experience other than a short delay.

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

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Raleigh 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 flying from Des Moines to Raleigh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Raleigh round-trip from $256. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $325, and Delta, from $328. Frontier is priced at 38% 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 $78 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $164 and American Airlines from $290 one-way.

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

  • What does DSM to RDU mean?

    These are just IATA (International Air Transport Association) codes. They are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Des Moines Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a DSM to RDU flight.

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    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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Raleigh 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 Raleigh flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Raleigh 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 Raleigh

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FrontierCheapest$161Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$296Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$313Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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