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$86+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Iowa

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

$140
(Frontier)

One-way from

$86
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

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January

Average price

$399
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/910:16 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 41mFrontier
Tue 3/187:48 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop17h 22mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$140
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 3/1812:50 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/2612:40 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop5h 02mAmerican 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 3/186:08 amRDU - CID
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Wed 3/264:19 pmCID - RDU
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/19$237
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/210:16 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
Mon 3/109:28 amOMA - RDU
1 stop10h 48mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$260
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.
Thu 3/66:00 amRDU - ALO
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/109:53 amALO - RDU
2 stops6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$264
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.
Sat 4/55:30 pmRDU - CID
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/128:14 amCID - RDU
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$269
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.
Sun 4/66:00 amRDU - CID
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/136:00 amCID - RDU
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$283
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 4/109:28 amRDU - OMA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/1711:29 amOMA - RDU
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$293
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:45 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Tue 3/113:55 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$297
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:50 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Tue 4/225:40 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$297
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.
Fri 4/47:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/1110:25 amOMA - RDU
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$337
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.
Thu 7/246:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Tue 7/296:20 amOMA - RDU
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/20$342

Find flights from Durham to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Iowa 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.

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Durham

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/9

10:16 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop20h 41m

Des Moines

Tue 3/18

7:48 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$140

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/18

12:50 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/26

12:40 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$199

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/18

6:08 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 3/26

4:19 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$237

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 3/2

10:16 pm-8:43 am

1 stop11h 27m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

9:28 am-9:16 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$260

RaleighWaterloo

RDU - ALO

RDUALO

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Waterloo

Mon 3/10

9:53 am-5:21 pm

2 stops6h 28m

$264

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/5

5:30 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/12

8:14 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$269

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/13

6:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$283

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/10

9:28 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/17

11:29 am-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$293

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/6

8:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/11

3:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$297

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/15

6:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 4/22

5:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 25m

$297

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Travel insights for flights from Durham to Iowa

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Durham to Iowa 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 IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Iowa. 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 Durham to Iowa, 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 Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Durham to Iowa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

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 Durham to Iowa one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Durham to Iowa are Frontier ($86), American Airlines ($100), and Southwest ($154).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Durham to Iowa consider Raleigh-Durham - Moline Quad-City, Raleigh-Durham - Des Moines or Raleigh-Durham - Omaha Eppley Airfield as they are the most popular.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Durham to Iowa 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 4 airlines flying from Durham to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Iowa. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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