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$131+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Richmond (DSM - RIC)

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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RIC
Nov 22 — Nov 291
Sat 11/22
Sat 11/29
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$302
(Delta)

One-way from

$131
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$402
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Richmond
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Richmond. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 23, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/99:03 pmDSM - RIC
2 stops14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:30 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop15h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/21$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:47 amDSM - RIC
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 11/412:28 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop5h 24mDelta
Deal found 10/21$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/205:35 amDSM - RIC
1 stop4h 47mDelta
Sun 11/235:10 amRIC - DSM
1 stop6h 32mDelta
Deal found 10/22$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3111:26 amDSM - RIC
2 stops8h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/44:35 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/21$354
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/22. 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.
Fri 11/78:40 amDSM - RIC
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/910:30 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop15h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/22$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:26 amDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:30 amRIC - DSM
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/23$447

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Richmond 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 October 23, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Richmond that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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Richmond

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Return

Price

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

6:20 am-12:03 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

5:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 35m

$302

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

4:42 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

10:21 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$307

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-9:42 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 1/23

10:29 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$312

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

5:01 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/19

3:35 pm-8:02 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$319

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Fri 1/16

8:00 am-9:42 pm

2 stops12h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$324

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sun 11/9

9:03 pm-12:09 pm

2 stops14h 06m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/16

10:30 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$335

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

5:35 am-11:22 am

1 stop4h 47m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 11/23

5:10 am-10:42 am

1 stop6h 32m

$350

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

5:01 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$131

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-7:12 pm

2 stops10h 12m

$136

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

7:30 am-11:21 am

1 stop26h 51m

$150

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Richmond flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Richmond flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Richmond flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Richmond flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Richmond flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Richmond

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond (average of $184). Flying from Des Moines to Richmond in February is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 DSM to RIC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Richmond. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Richmond at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. 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 Richmond. Reviews last updated October 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Des Moines to Richmond. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,032 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,982 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Richmond?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Richmond in 4h 43m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 912 mi between Des Moines and Richmond. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Richmond round-trip?

    Currently priced at $248, American Airlines will fly you from Des Moines to Richmond and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $266. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Richmond one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $131. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Des Moines to Richmond for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Richmond?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond 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 Des Moines to Richmond?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond (average of $184). Flying from Des Moines to Richmond in February is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Richmond

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Richmond. 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 October 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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