How long is the flight from Iowa to Raleigh?

A quick flight from Iowa to Raleigh can take about 5h 33m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $180. Iowa and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 994 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $82 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $126 and American Airlines from $126 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Raleigh?

When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Raleigh consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Raleigh-Durham, Des Moines - Raleigh-Durham or Cedar Rapids - Raleigh-Durham as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Iowa to Raleigh?

When booking a flight from Iowa to Raleigh, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 31 days in advance, which can save you up to 331% on flights from Iowa to Raleigh compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 31 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $531. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $718.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to Raleigh?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Raleigh from Iowa. Users have commonly found prices around $376 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $249. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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

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

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

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

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Round-trip from	$180 (Frontier)
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Average price	$318

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

Wed 11/52:15 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Tue 11/115:30 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11

$164

Mon 11/311:29 amOMA - RDU

1 stop10h 35mFrontier

Mon 11/106:10 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 24mFrontier

Deal found 9/11

$166

Fri 11/711:29 amOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 33mFrontier

Mon 11/106:10 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 24mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$180

Tue 11/47:45 amOMA - RDU

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Sat 11/85:00 amRDU - OMA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11

$188

Wed 10/14:35 pmDSM - RDU

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Sat 10/46:55 amRDU - DSM

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$197

Mon 10/1311:51 amOMA - RDU

1 stop10h 08mFrontier

Fri 10/176:15 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 41mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$202

Mon 10/69:20 amDSM - RDU

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/86:30 amRDU - DSM

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$204

Thu 10/26:30 amDSM - RDU

1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/86:30 amRDU - DSM

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$211

Sat 10/47:08 amOMA - RDU

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/66:23 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$215

Sat 10/412:55 pmDSM - RDU

1 stop9h 20mSouthwest

Tue 10/76:55 pmRDU - DSM

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$216

Wed 10/18:00 amDSM - RDU

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/47:16 pmRDU - DSM

1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$219

Thu 11/67:46 pmOMA - RDU

2 stops10h 50mFrontier

Sun 11/95:21 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop27h 45mFrontier

Deal found 9/11

$220

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Fri 11/711:29 amOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 33mFrontier

Mon 11/106:10 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 24mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$180

Wed 11/57:45 amOMA - RDU

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Tue 11/118:50 amRDU - OMA

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11

$205

Sat 11/83:38 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 11/106:13 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$215

Tue 11/186:30 amCID - RDU

1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines

Mon 11/244:49 pmRDU - CID

1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$225

Sun 10/126:30 amDSM - RDU

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/169:39 pmRDU - DSM

1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$235

Wed 10/85:25 amOMA - RDU

1 stop6h 31mDelta

Wed 10/156:18 amRDU - OMA

1 stop4h 28mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$237

Mon 10/1311:51 amOMA - RDU

1 stop10h 08mFrontier

Fri 10/176:15 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 41mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$202

Wed 2/116:10 amDSM - RDU

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Tue 2/176:40 pmRDU - DSM

1 stop4h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$206

Sat 10/47:08 amOMA - RDU

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/66:23 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$215

Tue 10/146:37 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop4h 40mDelta

Wed 10/155:44 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 9/10

$237

Wed 10/156:30 amMLI - RDU

1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/225:27 pmRDU - MLI

1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$249

Tue 11/46:35 amOMA - RDU

1 stop6h 24mDelta

Mon 11/106:59 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Deal found 9/11

$237

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Wed 10/14:35 pmDSM - RDU

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Sat 10/46:55 amRDU - DSM

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$197

Wed 10/18:00 amDSM - RDU

1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/47:16 pmRDU - DSM

1 stop4h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$219

Wed 10/111:31 amDSM - RDU

1 stop4h 35mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/46:15 amRDU - DSM

2 stops11h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$224

Thu 10/26:30 amDSM - RDU

1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/86:30 amRDU - DSM

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$211

Sat 10/47:08 amOMA - RDU

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/66:23 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/11

$215

Sat 10/412:55 pmDSM - RDU

1 stop9h 20mSouthwest

Tue 10/76:55 pmRDU - DSM

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$216

Mon 10/69:20 amDSM - RDU

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/86:30 amRDU - DSM

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$204

Mon 10/69:20 amDSM - RDU

1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/169:39 pmRDU - DSM

1 stop18h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$220

Fri 10/1011:51 amOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 29mFrontier

Mon 10/136:15 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 41mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$220

Sat 10/111:57 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop7h 09mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/145:24 pmRDU - OMA

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/9

$193

Mon 10/1311:51 amOMA - RDU

1 stop10h 08mFrontier

Fri 10/176:15 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 41mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$202

Fri 10/178:59 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop19h 05mFrontier

Mon 10/206:15 amRDU - OMA

1 stop5h 41mFrontier

Deal found 9/9

$221

One-way flights from Iowa to Raleigh
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Raleigh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

Fri 10/178:59 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop19h 05mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$70

Sun 11/167:46 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop19h 50mFrontier

Deal found 9/9

$76

Mon 11/1011:29 amOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 33mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$77

Mon 10/2711:51 amOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 29mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$78

Tue 10/286:15 amOMA - RDU

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11

$82

Mon 10/1311:51 amOMA - RDU

1 stop10h 08mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$83

Fri 10/2412:00 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 20mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$91

Fri 11/711:29 amOMA - RDU

1 stop5h 33mFrontier

Deal found 9/10

$92

Wed 10/14:35 pmDSM - RDU

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 9/10

$92

Sat 10/253:15 pmOMA - RDU

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11

$93

Tue 10/146:00 amOMA - RDU

1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 9/10

$97

Wed 1/76:10 amDSM - RDU

2 stops9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11

$97

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OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 11/7

11:29 am-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/10

6:10 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 24m

$180

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 10/13

11:51 am-10:59 pm

1 stop10h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/17

6:15 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 41m

$202

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 11/5

7:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops9h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 11/11

8:50 am-4:50 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$205

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop3h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/17

6:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$206

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/8

3:38 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/10

6:13 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$215

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 10/4

7:08 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/6

6:23 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$215

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/18

6:30 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/24

4:49 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$225

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops15h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/16

9:39 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop18h 11m

$235

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 10/8

5:25 am-12:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/15

6:18 am-9:46 am

1 stop4h 28m

$237

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/14

6:37 pm-12:17 am

1 stop4h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 10/15

5:44 am-9:49 am

1 stop5h 05m

$237

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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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What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from Iowa?
Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Raleigh’s city center.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Raleigh?
A quick flight from Iowa to Raleigh can take about 5h 33m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $180. Iowa and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 994 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Raleigh one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $82 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $126 and American Airlines from $126 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Raleigh?
When deciding which route to take from Iowa to Raleigh consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - Raleigh-Durham, Des Moines - Raleigh-Durham or Cedar Rapids - Raleigh-Durham as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $293). 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 Iowa to Raleigh

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Southwest	Cheapest$216	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$223	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$239	Average$363	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$248	Average$322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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