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$97+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$206
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$97
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$406
From Iowa to Raleigh-Durham
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/186:52 pmCID - RDU
1 stop23h 51mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/219:10 amRDU - CID
1 stop9h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/307:00 amCID - RDU
1 stop3h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/67:27 amRDU - CID
1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 11/278:00 amOMA - RDU
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/210:30 amRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/185:20 amOMA - RDU
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Thu 9/187:40 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/146:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Mon 8/187:35 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$237
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/177:15 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/247:56 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 8/67:00 amCID - RDU
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Sat 8/165:20 pmRDU - CID
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 7/3$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/295:26 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Sat 8/212:37 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/1$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/96:00 amALO - RDU
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/139:15 amRDU - ALO
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/66:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Wed 9/105:45 amRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 52mDelta
Deal found 7/1$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 7/236:37 amCID - RDU
2 stops6h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/295:16 pmRDU - CID
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/156:37 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/232:41 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$254

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Fri 7/18

6:52 pm-7:43 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/21

9:10 am-6:02 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$206

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/6

7:27 am-12:07 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$224

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/2

10:30 am-2:21 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$232

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 9/18

5:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/18

7:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$237

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 8/14

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/18

7:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$237

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

7:15 pm-6:51 pm

2 stops22h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/24

7:56 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$247

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/6

7:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

5:20 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$249

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/29

5:26 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/2

12:37 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$249

WaterlooRaleigh

ALO - RDU

ALORDU

Waterloo

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop4h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/13

9:15 am-2:44 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$249

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop4h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

5:45 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 52m

$252

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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 $206). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 July 3, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Raleigh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Raleigh. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Iowa to Raleigh. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

  • 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 $114 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $119 and American Airlines from $119 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, Cedar Rapids - Raleigh-Durham or Des Moines - 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 $206). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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