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$178+ 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 3/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RIC
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond

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 March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/288:45 pm
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop27h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$321
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/318:45 pm
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop27h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$331
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 5/97:05 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop4h 32m
American Airlines
Sat 5/167:52 pm
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop4h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 6/186:00 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/213:51 pm
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop7h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$340
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sat 4/115:01 pm
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop5h 58m
American Airlines
Tue 4/143:32 pm
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 01m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$346
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/28:04 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop5h 55m
United Airlines
Tue 4/76:15 am
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/279:24 pm
RIC
-
DSM
2 stops41h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/177:45 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop11h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/269:02 am
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop28h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 5/206:41 pm
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Tue 5/266:39 am
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$362

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond

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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$321
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$531
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($124 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Richmond that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
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Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

7:05 am-12:37 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 5/16

7:52 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$337

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 6/18

6:00 am-4:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/21

3:51 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$340

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

7:16 pm-12:54 am

1 stop4h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/13

5:09 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$355

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 4/7

6:30 am-12:29 pm

2 stops6h 59m

$366

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 7/30

6:02 am-2:43 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 8/4

8:09 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$387

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 4/9

6:50 am-3:50 pm

2 stops8h 00m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 4/20

7:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$404

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Fri 5/22

2:33 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/26

3:42 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$407

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

8:15 am-4:01 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 5/5

10:22 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$407
Cheapest one-way

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

8:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops12h 21m

$218

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 3/26

1:52 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$234

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Richmond

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Richmond from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond (average of $192). Flying from Des Moines to Richmond in February is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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.

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 March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,413 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 32m. Fly via 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 $195, Delta will fly you from Des Moines to Richmond and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $236 and $248, respectively. These flights start at 55% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond (average of $192). Flying from Des Moines to Richmond in February is currently the most expensive (average of $354). 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 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Richmond

Discover the top 3 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$195Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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