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$70+ 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 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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 January 27, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/161:59 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop9h 11m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:10 am
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop7h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/255:00 pm
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop22h 00m
Frontier
Wed 3/49:25 pm
RDU
-
OMA
2 stops47h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 2/214:48 pm
CID
-
RDU
1 stop6h 11m
American Airlines
Sat 2/285:00 am
RDU
-
CID
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Wed 3/45:33 am
CID
-
RDU
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Sat 3/76:53 pm
RDU
-
CID
1 stop4h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/168:21 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop20h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/257:46 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop18h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/145:33 am
CID
-
RDU
1 stop5h 25m
Delta
Sat 2/215:54 pm
RDU
-
CID
1 stop4h 30m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 2/2610:15 am
OMA
-
RDU
1 stop26h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/110:59 pm
RDU
-
OMA
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/225:00 am
CID
-
RDU
1 stop4h 13m
American Airlines
Sun 3/15:00 am
RDU
-
CID
1 stop5h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Sat 2/218:15 am
MLI
-
RDU
1 stop4h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 2/236:29 am
RDU
-
MLI
1 stop4h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/24$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sat 2/141:10 pm
CID
-
RDU
2 stops9h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 2/216:29 am
RDU
-
CID
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$270
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Tue 3/35:00 am
CID
-
RDU
2 stops7h 17m
American Airlines
Sat 3/71:13 pm
RDU
-
CID
2 stops6h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/25$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/168:21 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop20h 27m
Frontier
Wed 3/256:50 am
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops13h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$273

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 January 27, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Frontier)

One-way from

$70
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$549
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($16 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 January 27, 2026.
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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OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/25

5:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/4

9:25 pm-8:18 pm

2 stops47h 53m

$230

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/21

4:48 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/28

1:13 pm-6:42 pm

2 stops6h 29m

$256

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 3/4

12:23 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

6:53 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$260

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

1:10 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

10:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$265

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/3

4:19 pm-12:09 am

2 stops6h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

6:53 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$265

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 3/4

6:07 am-2:47 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/7

6:33 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$265

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

5:33 am-11:58 am

1 stop5h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/21

5:54 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$265

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 2/26

10:15 am-1:51 pm

1 stop26h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/1

10:59 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$267

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/21

8:15 am-1:44 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/23

6:29 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 42m

$269

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/10

3:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/24

9:20 am-4:51 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$270

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $184). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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.

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 34m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $260. 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 Des Moines - Raleigh-Durham, Omaha Eppley Airfield - 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?

    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $184). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $279). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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