How long is the flight from Des Moines to Richmond?

There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Richmond in 5h 07m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or American 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 American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $338 and $386, respectively. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Richmond ranges from 2.8 - 4.7 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Richmond when rainfall is around 2.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Richmond?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Richmond.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to RIC?

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

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

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$325

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Deal found 9/22

$344

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$350

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Deal found 9/21

$355

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Deal found 9/22

$371

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Deal found 9/23

$381

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Deal found 9/22

$396

Tue 12/13:20 pm -

1 stop5h 22m

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1 stop7h 39m

Deal found 9/21

$425

Best flights from Des Moines to Richmond
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 24, 2026.

Thu 11/56:00 am -

1 stop5h 07m

Wed 11/111:00 pm -

1 stop7h 18m

Deal found 9/20

$325

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Deal found 9/19

$330

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Deal found 9/21

$355

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1 stop5h 22m

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Deal found 9/20

$425

Tue 1/268:00 am -

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Wed 1/276:10 am -

1 stop7h 17m

Deal found 9/23

$425

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$522

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$381

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$325

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$344

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Deal found 9/22

$350

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Deal found 9/22

$498

One-way flights from Des Moines to Richmond
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Mon 10/192:49 pm -

1 stop25h 14m

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Deal found 9/21

$152

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$163

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$257

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Deal found 9/22

$503

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$325 (Delta)
One-way from	$152 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$316

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Des Moines

Mon 10/19

2:49 pm-5:03 pm

1 stop25h 14m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

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Des Moines

Mon 10/19

5:50 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

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Des Moines

Thu 11/5

6:00 am-12:07 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/11

1:00 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$325

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 1/26

6:55 am-4:35 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/27

7:50 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 40m

$330

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 11/5

1:58 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 11/11

7:14 am-1:28 pm

2 stops7h 14m

$355

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

3:20 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$425

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 1/26

8:00 am-2:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 1/27

6:10 am-12:27 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$425

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Mon 10/19

8:00 am-11:42 pm

3 stops14h 42m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$503

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond (average of $316). Flying from Des Moines to Richmond in January is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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

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

7.8

Good

8,595 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,595 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,595 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,233 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,595 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

American Airlines

7.0

Good

12,074 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,595 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Richmond?
There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Richmond in 5h 07m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or American 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 American Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $338 and $386, respectively. These flights start at 60% 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond (average of $316). Flying from Des Moines to Richmond in January is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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

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Delta	Cheapest$195	Average$486	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$338	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$386	Average$647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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