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$69+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Iowa

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 11/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — DSM
Nov 5 — Nov 121
1 adult
Tue 11/5
Tue 11/12
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Iowa
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 11/208:39 amRDU - DSM
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Sat 11/237:30 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop15h 08mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$137
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/158:39 amRDU - OMA
1 stop14h 17mFrontier
Sun 11/1710:06 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop21h 29mFrontier
Deal found 10/30$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/46:00 amRDU - CID
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Sun 12/85:25 amCID - RDU
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 10/29$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 11/207:25 amRDU - CID
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/236:40 amCID - RDU
1 stop4h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/266:15 amRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/3110:53 amMLI - RDU
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$323
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/265:00 amRDU - MLI
2 stops6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/305:00 amMLI - RDU
1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/204:51 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/241:45 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop8h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$341
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 11/216:05 amRDU - DSM
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Sun 11/245:55 amDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Deal found 10/31$341
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/2011:15 amRDU - OMA
2 stops6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/246:05 amOMA - RDU
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$346
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/2011:15 amRDU - DSM
2 stops6h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/235:41 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$346
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 12/215:09 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop4h 23mDelta
Sat 1/44:59 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 10/30$353
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 12/1310:19 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/156:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$362

Find flights from Raleigh to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.

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RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/23

8:39 am-7:45 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$69

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/14

6:50 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$146

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/24

8:00 am-4:11 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$183

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/23

10:00 am-5:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$188

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/27

7:01 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$219

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 11/27

12:50 pm-5:53 pm

2 stops6h 03m

$359

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/20

9:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$200

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/24

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$218

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/24

4:56 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$235

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/9

6:00 am-10:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

$313

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Iowa

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 October 31, 2024.

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

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 October 31, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Iowa, such as Southwest, Frontier and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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8.7

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7.2

Comfort

8.1

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7.7

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8.1

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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,116 reviews
8.1
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5,116 reviews

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8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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8.1

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Very good
9,420 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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Very good
8,835 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

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1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,116 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Iowa. 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 Raleigh to Iowa?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Raleigh to Iowa for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Raleigh to Iowa for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $177, but on average you can expect to pay $356.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Raleigh to Iowa for under $400?

    There are currently 6+ open flights from Raleigh to Iowa within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $134. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Iowa for a low price.

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

  • What does RDU to DSM mean?

    This is defined as Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Des Moines Airport (DSM). Codes like Des Moines Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Iowa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Raleigh to Iowa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Raleigh to Iowa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Raleigh to Iowa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Iowa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Iowa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Raleigh to Iowa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Raleigh to Iowa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Raleigh to Iowa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Raleigh to Iowa flight deals updated?

    The Raleigh to Iowa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 10/31.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 2,570,725 searches. Data last updated October 31, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$140Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$195Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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