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$121+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Raleigh (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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Jul 23 — Jul 301
Thu 7/23
Thu 7/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Raleigh

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 June 23, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/48:15 pm
OMA
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RDU
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Thu 8/612:26 pm
RDU
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OMA
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/63:01 pm
CID
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RDU
1 stop19h 30m
Frontier
Mon 8/1012:26 pm
RDU
-
CID
1 stop26h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/78:15 pm
OMA
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RDU
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Tue 7/1412:26 pm
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Tue 8/1812:53 pm
DSM
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RDU
1 stop19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/224:15 pm
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Tue 10/205:00 pm
MLI
-
RDU
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Tue 10/275:20 am
RDU
-
MLI
1 stop6h 06m
Delta
Deal found 6/19$261
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/78:00 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Mon 8/1012:26 pm
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/19$263
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/188:00 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Sat 7/2512:26 pm
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/20$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 8/133:41 pm
DSM
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RDU
2 stops29h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/166:35 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop5h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$267
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/238:15 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop14h 16m
Frontier
Thu 7/3012:26 pm
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/23$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/145:21 pm
CID
-
RDU
1 stop18h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/179:59 pm
RDU
-
CID
1 stop19h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22$269
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/73:01 pm
CID
-
RDU
1 stop19h 30m
Frontier
Sat 7/1112:26 pm
RDU
-
CID
1 stop8h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$271
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/228:00 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop14h 31m
Frontier
Sat 7/2512:26 pm
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop7h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/22$271

Find flight deals from Iowa to Raleigh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Raleigh flight deals. Data was last updated June 23, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(Expedia)

One-way from

$121
(Expedia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$325
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 June 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/5

6:30 am-2:08 pm

2 stops6h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/12

6:25 am-10:34 am

1 stop5h 09m

$280

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/20

5:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/25

5:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 06m

$285

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Wed 11/11

5:55 am-12:49 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/15

5:20 am-10:26 am

1 stop6h 06m

$285

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/21

5:09 pm-12:42 am

1 stop6h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

6:20 am-10:23 am

1 stop5h 03m

$285

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Mon 10/19

5:00 pm-12:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/24

12:40 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$285

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Wed 11/11

6:09 am-2:12 pm

2 stops7h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/15

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$290

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-3:26 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/30

10:50 am-3:56 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$290

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-3:26 pm

2 stops8h 26m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

5:44 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$290

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/19

4:16 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/24

5:10 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$292
Quickest round-trip

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/15

12:12 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 8/21

6:58 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $155). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in May is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 4h 48m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $285. Iowa and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 739 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 $135 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $140 and Southwest from $148 one-way.

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

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

  • 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.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $155). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in May is currently the most expensive (average of $299). 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

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 June 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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