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$183+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Durham, NC

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DSM — RDU
12月 27 — 1月 31
週五 12/27
週五 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Durham are usually found in January or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Durham (DU8). 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 12月 22, 2024.

Round-trip from

$316
(Delta)

One-way from

$183
(Delta)

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December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$442
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12月 22, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
週二 12/245:50 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 40mDelta
週二 1/75:15 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/20$621
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
週二 12/245:00 amDSM - RDU
2 stops9h 30mAmerican Airlines
週二 1/76:12 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/20$626
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
週日 12/2211:29 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines
週六 12/287:45 pmRDU - DSM
2 stops27h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$901

Find flights from Des Moines to Durham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Durham 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 12月 22, 2024.

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Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週二 1/28

6:50 am-1:32 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

週四 1/30

11:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$316

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週四 1/16

5:30 am-1:22 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

週六 1/18

10:08 am-4:29 pm

2 stops7h 21m

$326

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週二 1/28

11:35 am-11:44 pm

2 stops11h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

週四 1/30

6:17 am-2:44 pm

2 stops9h 27m

$396

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週四 1/16

6:10 am-6:50 pm

2 stops11h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

週日 1/19

6:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$431

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週三 4/2

5:59 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$183

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週三 4/2

8:00 am-11:50 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$223

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週五 12/27

2:39 pm-11:19 am

1 stop19h 40m

$388

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週五 12/27

6:30 am-4:45 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$443

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

週五 12/27

2:29 pm-11:09 pm

3 stops31h 40m

$713

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Durham

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

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

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Durham. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12月 22, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Durham by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated 12月 22, 2024.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
4,804 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8,597 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
9,035 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
3,472 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,804 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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 Des Moines to Durham. 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 from for flights from Des Moines to Durham?

    For a flight from Des Moines to Durham, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Durham per day. 5 airlines have flights to Durham from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $183. Users have also found prices from $223 and $388 on United Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 Des Moines to Durham

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Durham. 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 12月 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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