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$132+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Durham, NC

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DSM — RDU
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$197
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$132
(Mytrip)

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December

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May

Average price

$353
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/108:11 pmCID - RDU
1 stop19h 17mFrontier
Fri 5/165:28 pmRDU - CID
1 stop26h 43mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sat 3/296:35 amCID - RDU
1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/23:49 pmRDU - CID
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/1812:40 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2611:19 amRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 3/184:19 pmCID - RDU
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Wed 3/267:07 pmRDU - CID
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/19$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 4/112:54 pmALO - RDU
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/135:00 amRDU - ALO
2 stops10h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/68:05 amCID - RDU
2 stops7h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/105:12 pmRDU - CID
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sat 4/53:50 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/125:30 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/203:45 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/272:54 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$283
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/247:17 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop24h 59mFrontier
Thu 2/2710:16 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop21h 01mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/121:59 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/171:20 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/146:30 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Thu 4/176:02 amRDU - OMA
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/20$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 4/1711:29 amOMA - RDU
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/55:30 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$298

Find flights from Iowa to Durham within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Durham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/10

8:11 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop19h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/16

5:28 pm-7:11 pm

1 stop26h 43m

$197

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Sat 3/29

6:35 am-1:53 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/2

3:49 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop8h 26m

$199

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/18

12:40 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

11:19 am-3:53 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$199

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/18

4:19 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

7:07 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$248

WaterlooRaleigh

ALO - RDU

ALORDU

Waterloo

Fri 4/11

2:54 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/13

5:00 am-2:29 pm

2 stops10h 29m

$254

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

Thu 3/6

8:05 am-4:45 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

5:12 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$264

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/5

3:50 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/12

5:30 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$269

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 3/20

3:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/27

2:54 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$283

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/14

6:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/17

6:02 am-12:38 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$297

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 4/12

1:59 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/17

1:20 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$297

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Durham

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to Durham

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Iowa 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 IA to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 February 20, 2025.

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

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 February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Iowa to Durham by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,355 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Durham are American Airlines ($149), United Airlines ($189), and Delta ($220).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Durham?

    While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Raleigh-Durham or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Raleigh-Durham, Des Moines - Raleigh-Durham is the most popular route from Iowa to Durham.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Durham?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to Durham

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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