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$64+ 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/258:55 amCID - RDU
1 stop5h 42mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/296:37 pmRDU - CID
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/216:40 amCID - RDU
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/48:17 pmRDU - CID
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$294
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/125:50 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop5h 22mFrontier
lun. 12/156:10 amRDU - OMA
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/226:40 amCID - RDU
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
dom. 1/48:17 pmRDU - CID
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$309
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/194:35 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
lun. 12/296:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/258:30 amCID - RDU
1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines
dom. 12/286:00 amRDU - CID
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/256:30 amCID - RDU
2 stops6h 40mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/286:31 amRDU - CID
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/195:08 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop5h 07mDelta
mié. 12/3111:30 amRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/10$334
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/222:35 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/317:00 amRDU - MLI
2 stops8h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$339
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/255:45 amOMA - RDU
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/296:31 amRDU - OMA
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2412:56 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 55mAmerican Airlines
vie. 1/26:37 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/2412:40 pmCID - RDU
1 stop6h 11mAmerican Airlines
lun. 12/298:17 pmRDU - CID
1 stop4h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$359

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$233
(Delta)

One-way from

$64
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$427
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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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mar. 1/20

5:35 am-1:56 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/27

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 31m

$233

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mar. 1/20

12:11 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 1/28

11:33 am-3:35 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$233

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mar. 1/13

11:32 am-5:04 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/18

6:15 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 32m

$234

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mar. 1/20

5:35 am-4:33 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 1/24

5:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$238

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

mar. 1/13

7:31 am-1:07 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/18

4:35 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$240

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mar. 1/20

5:35 am-4:33 pm

2 stops9h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/25

5:15 am-11:31 am

2 stops7h 16m

$243

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

lun. 1/19

4:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 1/26

5:59 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$249

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mié. 1/21

5:35 am-11:07 am

1 stop4h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/25

6:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$249

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

vie. 1/23

4:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/27

6:55 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$249

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

lun. 1/19

4:15 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/27

2:58 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops8h 47m

$254

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $146). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IA to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated diciembre 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Iowa to Raleigh in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 32m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $234. Iowa and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 808 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $146). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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