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$153+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Des Moines (DSM)

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RDU — DSM
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Des Moines are usually found in January or February, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Durham to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durham (DU8) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$294
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$153
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$426
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2512:40 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Fri 1/36:30 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/17$366
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:10 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/55:45 amDSM - RDU
1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$497
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2212:19 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop26h 20mFrontier
Sun 12/297:08 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$546
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/244:11 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/318:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$571
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/268:45 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 10mSouthwest
Tue 12/314:10 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$572
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/215:15 amRDU - DSM
2 stops17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/49:55 amDSM - RDU
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$822

Find flights from Durham to Des Moines within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Des Moines 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 December 18, 2024.

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RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/16

3:07 pm-9:57 am

2 stops19h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 1/23

3:09 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 56m

$276

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

6:00 am-4:34 pm

1 stop11h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 1/18

12:15 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop8h 23m

$295

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/16

10:10 am-2:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Wed 1/22

3:28 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops7h 13m

$321

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/8

5:30 am-9:49 am

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

5:25 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$366

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/10

9:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Sun 1/12

6:10 am-5:15 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$391

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/1

5:40 am-12:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$153

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/31

11:18 am-4:34 pm

2 stops6h 16m

$189

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/1

6:00 am-2:28 pm

2 stops9h 28m

$228

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/28

9:57 pm-1:39 pm

2 stops40h 42m

$488

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/28

12:10 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$490

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Best time to book a flight from Durham to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Des Moines

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Durham to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Durham to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Durham to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 11 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Durham to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 DU8 to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Durham to Des Moines as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durham to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Durham to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Frontier
6.1
Okay
3,479 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines from Durham?

    If you book a flight to Des Moines from Durham, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Durham to Des Moines per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $153. American Airlines flights start at $189 while deals on United Airlines start at $228 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Des Moines (average of $311). Flying from Durham to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 5 airlines flying from Durham to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Des Moines. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$351Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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