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$85+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Durham, NC

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 — RDU
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Des Moines to Durham are usually found in May or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Durham

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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$342
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One-way from

$85
(FlightHub)

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$406
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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 January 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/2410:57 amDSM - RDU
1 stop23h 56mFrontier
Sat 2/112:50 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop22h 07mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$300
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/295:45 amDSM - RDU
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 4/16:25 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/20$332
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/145:39 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/176:13 amRDU - DSM
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/58:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/96:30 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$362
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/145:25 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Sat 9/2011:55 amRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$377

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 January 21, 2025.

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DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Fri 2/14

5:39 pm-12:51 am

1 stop6h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/17

6:13 am-12:21 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$342

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 2/5

8:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/9

6:30 am-10:38 am

1 stop5h 08m

$362

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Fri 2/14

5:30 am-6:50 pm

2 stops12h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/17

8:25 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$382

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Fri 2/7

5:55 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 2/9

12:55 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$427

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 3/26

8:17 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop21h 37m

$85

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 3/24

5:59 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$149

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 3/25

9:00 am-9:08 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$154

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

7:25 am-6:30 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$199

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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 January 17, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Des Moines to Durham. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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
3,443 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

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 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $149 and $154 on American Airlines and United Airlines, 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$366Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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