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$86+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Iowa

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RDU — DSM
feb. 25 — mar. 41
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Round-trip from

$140
(Frontier)

One-way from

$86
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$399
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 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.
dom. 3/910:16 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop20h 41mFrontier
mar. 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.
mar. 3/1812:50 pmRDU - MLI
1 stop4h 03mAmerican Airlines
mié. 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.
mar. 3/186:08 amRDU - CID
1 stop6h 14mDelta
mié. 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.
dom. 3/210:16 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop11h 27mFrontier
lun. 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.
jue. 3/66:00 amRDU - ALO
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
lun. 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.
sáb. 4/55:30 pmRDU - CID
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
sáb. 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.
dom. 4/66:00 amRDU - CID
1 stop5h 56mAmerican Airlines
dom. 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.
jue. 4/109:28 amRDU - OMA
1 stop5h 57mUnited Airlines
jue. 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.
jue. 3/68:45 pmRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
mar. 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.
mar. 4/156:50 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
mar. 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.
vie. 4/47:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
vie. 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.
jue. 7/246:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 29mDelta
mar. 7/296:20 amOMA - RDU
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 2/20$342

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 3/9

10:16 pm-5:57 pm

1 stop20h 41m

Des Moines

mar. 3/18

7:48 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop17h 22m

$140

RaleighMoline

RDU - MLI

RDUMLI

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/18

12:50 pm-3:53 pm

1 stop4h 03m

Moline Quad-City

mié. 3/26

12:40 pm-6:42 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$199

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/18

6:08 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 14m

Cedar Rapids

mié. 3/26

4:19 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$237

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 3/2

10:16 pm-8:43 am

1 stop11h 27m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

lun. 3/10

9:28 am-9:16 pm

1 stop10h 48m

$260

RaleighWaterloo

RDU - ALO

RDUALO

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 3/6

6:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

Waterloo

lun. 3/10

9:53 am-5:21 pm

2 stops6h 28m

$264

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 4/5

5:30 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 4/12

8:14 am-2:05 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$269

RaleighCedar Rapids

RDU - CID

RDUCID

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 4/6

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 56m

Cedar Rapids

dom. 4/13

6:00 am-1:54 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$283

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 4/10

9:28 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 4/17

11:29 am-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$293

RaleighOmaha

RDU - OMA

RDUOMA

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 3/6

8:45 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mar. 3/11

3:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$297

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 4/15

6:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

mar. 4/22

5:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 25m

$297

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa (average of $336). 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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 febrero 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Iowa, such as Southwest, Delta 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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 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.

  • 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 $86. However, be on the lookout for offers from American 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?

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Iowa (average of $336). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$296Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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