$279+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Des Moines (RDU - DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Des Moines are usually found in September or January, booked 11 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday
Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Des Moines
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) 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 January 5, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $279 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | March |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $363 |
Find flight deals from Raleigh to Des Moines
Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 5, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 5, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Find flights from Raleigh to Des Moines within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 January 5, 2025.
Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
RaleighDes Moines
RDU - DSM
RDUDSM
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 2/7
8:35 pm-11:57 am
1 stop16h 22m
Des Moines
Sun 2/9
4:40 pm-9:51 am
2 stops16h 11m
RaleighDes Moines
RDU - DSM
RDUDSM
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 2/6
6:00 am-4:34 pm
1 stop11h 34m
Des Moines
Mon 2/10
12:15 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop9h 25m
RaleighDes Moines
RDU - DSM
RDUDSM
Raleigh-Durham
Fri 2/7
4:00 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop8h 59m
Des Moines
Sun 2/9
8:00 am-3:42 pm
1 stop6h 42m
RaleighDes Moines
RDU - DSM
RDUDSM
Raleigh-Durham
Thu 2/6
1:00 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops11h 00m
Des Moines
Mon 2/10
6:10 am-7:05 pm
2 stops11h 55m
Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines
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 Raleigh to Des Moines in January.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Des Moines 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 Raleigh-Des Moines 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 Raleigh to Des Moines
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Des Moines including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to DSM?
Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 January 5, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh 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 January 5, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines and United Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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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.
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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.
Boarding
Comfort
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Food
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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.
Boarding
Comfort
Overall
Crew
Entertainment
Food
Reviews
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.
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Top 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines
Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 January 5, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$148 | Average$200 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$396 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$280 | Average$415 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$321 | Average$484 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$351 | Average$398 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |