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$55+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 13, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/87:58 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops12h 41mFrontier
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop25h 37mFrontier
Deal found 11/12$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/87:58 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:14 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 12/72:56 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/86:35 amDSM - RDU
1 stop10h 38mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$213
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:42 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop20h 59mFrontier
Fri 1/26:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop10h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/11$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/42:56 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Sun 12/72:56 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:14 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/51:56 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/79:58 amRDU - DSM
1 stop30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/42:56 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:14 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/51:56 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/116:26 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop25h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Wed 12/31:25 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:14 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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.
Fri 12/54:32 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop18h 26mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:14 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop14h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12$233

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Raleigh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Raleigh flight deals. Data was last updated November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$202
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$366
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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 November 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Iowa

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Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 12/3

1:25 pm-11:58 am

2 stops21h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/12

8:14 pm-9:48 am

1 stop14h 34m

$232

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/9

6:35 am-2:07 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/16

6:20 am-10:46 am

1 stop5h 26m

$249

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/18

12:25 pm-5:58 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

3:04 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$249

WaterlooRaleigh

ALO - RDU

ALORDU

Waterloo

Wed 12/3

6:00 am-12:34 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

9:32 am-2:56 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$249

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/30

6:35 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/2

5:18 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$249

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/3

3:52 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

6:05 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 59m

$249

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Fri 2/6

3:45 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-10:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

$249

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/30

3:41 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops6h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/1

9:30 am-3:11 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$254

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 12/1

7:00 am-3:22 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/3

8:39 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop26h 42m

$268

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/10

6:15 am-12:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/11

5:45 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 00m

$277

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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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 November 13, 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 33m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. 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 cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Raleigh one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $125 and Delta from $125 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, Moline Quad-City - Raleigh-Durham or Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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 February is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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