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$100+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Raleigh (RDU)

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DSM — RDU
abr. 5 — abr. 121
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Raleigh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Raleigh flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 31, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$363
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From Iowa to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Iowa to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

Find flight deals from Iowa to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 5/216:21 pmCID - RDU
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
dom. 5/257:20 amRDU - CID
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 6/116:34 pmMLI - RDU
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
mié. 6/2510:00 amRDU - MLI
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$199
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 4/188:17 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop19h 07mFrontier
dom. 4/207:42 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop24h 37mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 5/215:30 amCID - RDU
1 stop6h 03mDelta
dom. 5/256:00 amRDU - CID
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Deal found 3/30$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
sáb. 4/195:00 amOMA - RDU
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/226:00 amRDU - OMA
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 6/116:30 amMLI - RDU
2 stops6h 38mUnited Airlines
mié. 6/256:15 amRDU - MLI
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
mié. 4/235:25 amOMA - RDU
1 stop6h 37mDelta
mar. 4/295:20 amRDU - OMA
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/30$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
vie. 5/307:01 amDSM - RDU
1 stop6h 12mDelta
mié. 6/46:00 amRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/31$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
sáb. 5/245:50 amDSM - RDU
2 stops7h 10mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/287:05 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$302
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/148:07 amDSM - RDU
2 stops7h 41mUnited Airlines
mié. 5/216:00 amRDU - DSM
2 stops9h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$307
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
jue. 5/13:31 pmOMA - RDU
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/56:00 amRDU - OMA
2 stops9h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$308
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/66:30 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
mar. 6/107:55 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 3/30$316

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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 marzo 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mié. 5/21

6:21 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 5/25

7:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$199

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

mié. 6/11

6:34 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 6/25

10:00 am-3:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$199

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

vie. 4/18

8:17 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop19h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 4/20

7:42 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop24h 37m

$218

Cedar RapidsRaleigh

CID - RDU

CIDRDU

Cedar Rapids

mié. 5/21

5:30 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 5/25

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop6h 17m

$237

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

sáb. 4/19

5:00 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 4/22

6:00 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$277

MolineRaleigh

MLI - RDU

MLIRDU

Moline Quad-City

mié. 6/11

6:30 am-2:08 pm

2 stops6h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 6/25

6:15 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 05m

$294

OmahaRaleigh

OMA - RDU

OMARDU

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 4/23

5:25 am-1:02 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 4/29

5:20 am-9:56 am

1 stop5h 36m

$297

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

vie. 5/30

7:01 am-2:13 pm

1 stop6h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 6/4

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

$297

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

sáb. 5/24

5:50 am-2:00 pm

2 stops7h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 5/28

7:05 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$302

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

mié. 5/14

8:07 am-4:48 pm

2 stops7h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 5/21

6:00 am-2:38 pm

2 stops9h 38m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Raleigh

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 marzo 31, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Raleigh, 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 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 marzo 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Raleigh, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

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

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $100 on American Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $119 and Frontier from $120 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Iowa to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Iowa to Raleigh

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 marzo 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$227Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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