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$149+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Raleigh (DSM - RDU)

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RDU
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in May or August, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$283
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$353
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 21, 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.
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 United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/28:07 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/610:15 amRDU - DSM
2 stops8h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$323
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.
Tue 5/135:45 amDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Thu 5/225:25 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 51mDelta
Deal found 2/20$332
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 5/135:40 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Thu 5/226:05 amRDU - DSM
2 stops6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$347

Find flights from Des Moines to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Raleigh 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 21, 2025.

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Des Moines

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Raleigh

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Return

Price

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

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

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

8:07 am-1:45 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/6

10:15 am-5:50 pm

2 stops8h 35m

$323

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

5:45 am-11:53 am

1 stop5h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

5:25 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 51m

$332

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

5:40 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

6:05 am-11:20 am

2 stops6h 15m

$347

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

6:40 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 18m

$149

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 4/2

8:00 am-7:36 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$189

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

6:53 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$220

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-3:20 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$259

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Deals found on 2/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Raleigh in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Raleigh

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Raleigh is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Des Moines to Raleigh 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 RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 8% on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh 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 Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated February 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Raleigh have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 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
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 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
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 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
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 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
4,401 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 flying from Des Moines to Raleigh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Raleigh round-trip from $297. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $323, and Delta, from $332. American Airlines is priced at 19% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $149 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $189 and Delta from $220 one-way.

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Raleigh. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$262Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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