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5:20 pm - 4:07 pmRDU-DSM
23h 47m1 stop
5:07 pm - 1:24 pmDSM-RDU
19h 17m1 stop
$198Frontier
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Sun, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 16
5:30 am - 9:58 pmRDU-DSM
17h 28m1 stop
6:42 pm - 10:36 pmDSM-RDU
26h 54m2 stops
Sun, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 16
4:42 pm - 11:01 pmRDU-DSM
7h 19m1 stop
1:01 pm - 10:10 pmDSM-RDU
8h 09m1 stop
$296American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 18
6:30 am - 10:30 amRDU-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
11:29 am - 4:57 pmDSM-RDU
4h 28m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 18
9:40 am - 1:35 pmRDU-DSM
4h 55m1 stop
5:50 am - 11:30 amDSM-RDU
4h 40m1 stop
$301Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 24
10:19 am - 2:21 pmRDU-DSM
5h 02m1 stop
3:23 pm - 9:36 pmDSM-RDU
5h 13m1 stop
$322United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 11
6:00 am - 11:40 amRDU-DSM
6h 40m1 stop
12:22 pm - 5:46 pmDSM-RDU
4h 24m1 stop
$356Delta
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Mon, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 12
6:10 pm - 10:59 pmRDU-DSM
5h 49m1 stop
6:26 am - 2:04 pmDSM-RDU
6h 38m1 stop
$361American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Tue, Dec 31
5:35 am - 11:05 amRDU-DSM
6h 30m2 stops
12:55 pm - 9:45 pmDSM-RDU
7h 50m1 stop
$365Southwest
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Sun, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 18
5:30 am - 10:45 amRDU-DSM
6h 15m2 stops
5:50 pm - 10:55 pmDSM-RDU
4h 05m1 stop
$371Southwest
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Fri, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 2
5:20 pm - 4:07 pmRDU-DSM
23h 47m1 stop
$85Frontier
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Thu, Dec 12
10:19 am - 2:21 pmRDU-DSM
5h 02m1 stop
$144United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 18
6:33 am - 10:35 amRDU-DSM
5h 02m1 stop
$148United Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15
6:00 am - 12:11 pmRDU-DSM
7h 11m1 stop
$151American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3
11:18 am - 4:34 pmRDU-DSM
6h 16m2 stops
$153American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15
8:30 am - 10:44 pmRDU-DSM
15h 14m2 stops
Fri, Jan 3
6:45 am - 12:10 pmRDU-DSM
6h 25m2 stops
$198Southwest
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Wed, Dec 18
7:00 am - 11:00 amRDU-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
$209Delta
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Thu, Dec 19
5:15 am - 10:44 pmRDU-DSM
18h 29m3 stops
Fri, Jan 3
1:20 pm - 11:55 pmRDU-DSM
11h 35m2 stops
$245Southwest
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Thu, Dec 19
2:30 pm - 11:58 pmRDU-DSM
10h 28m1 stop
5:41 pm - 12:31 amDSM-RDU
5h 50m1 stop
$688American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
11:15 am - 4:20 pmRDU-DSM
6h 05m2 stops
6:55 am - 11:56 amDSM-RDU
4h 01m1 stop
$761American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
5:00 am - 11:05 amRDU-DSM
7h 05m2 stops
5:30 am - 2:35 pmDSM-RDU
8h 05m2 stops
$786Southwest
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Sat, Nov 23 - Sat, Nov 30
12:57 pm - 5:03 pmRDU-DSM
5h 06m1 stop
11:19 am - 7:30 pmDSM-RDU
7h 11m1 stop
$876Delta
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24
12:59 pm - 5:41 pmRDU-DSM
5h 42m1 stop
11:25 am - 10:00 pmDSM-RDU
9h 35m2 stops
$881United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24
6:10 am - 4:14 pmRDU-DSM
11h 04m2 stops
3:20 pm - 11:16 pmDSM-RDU
6h 56m2 stops
$886United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24
6:00 am - 2:23 pmRDU-DSM
9h 23m3 stops
8:45 am - 9:28 pmDSM-RDU
11h 43m2 stops
$891United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 24

Flights from Raleigh to Des Moines - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines?

The average price of all flights from Raleigh to Des Moines clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Des Moines on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines is February, where tickets cost $308 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $476 and $457 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Des Moines, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 days before departure.

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February

High season

September

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$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 25% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Des Moines based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines was $85 for a one-way ticket and $198 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Des Moines?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    Raleigh and Des Moines are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Raleigh from Raleigh-Durham and will be arriving at Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    The Boeing 737-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Des Moines, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $418 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $488 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from Raleigh to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8765 reviews
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

8.0 ExcellentAndrew, Nov 2024MCO - LGA
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I sat in comfort plus. It was fine. Seats were comfortable. I got drinks and snacks.

Crew was nice. Flight was timely. Seats could be better as well as the food considering it’s first class.

Left on time and arrived early this extending our 31 minute transfer. Bags made it also!

Good and consistent Printer in lounge did not work for me :(

Most of my discomfort was going through TSA. However, the Delta seats had inadequate leg room and I tried my very best to connect to the wi-fi and it was a cumbersome process that finally gave me the info that I needed to sign in AFTER I had completed the flight...Why make it so difficult to use? That said I really really appreciate the pilot taking a little extra time to avoid a bad storm area and both landings in Atlanta and Orlando were flawless to my delight!!!

Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Bottom seat cushion is almost non existent. Very uncomfortable seat.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

Made all groups except 2 check despite ample bin space. Inflight WiFi and entertainment didn’t work most of the time.

The check-in process is not the best They should have agents in site to help with any problem especially a rebook. Why does one have to get on the phone when there were at least 8 agents around that could have help?! Flying is stressful as it is and having someone willing to do their customer service will ease some of the stress.

It was a good flight. Nothing comes to mind about how it could have been better. It was a newer plane, seemed like a great upgrade from your older ones. Staff was very good as well.

boarding was uneventful. Snack was pathetic. A tiny fruit bar. Entertainment was limited to just select movies on your own tablet or phone. No live TV. I recently flew Jetblue and they had unlimited snacks and live satellite TV the entire flight. My seat was an exit seat, 20A. It was super uncomfortable. It felt cramped and the middle seat was taken up by a large woman who pushed into my shoulder and arm. Horrible flight.

They canceled our flight and left us stranded to figure it out

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Plane still had screens for watching movies. Good selection too.

The plane’s radio wasn’t working. This delayed the plane for an hour and a half. Then we all broaded and taxied down the runway only to get called back because the radio was still not working. Had to get off the plane and then find another plane making the trip 4 hours delayed. Maybe a different plane should have been chosen sooner?!?!?!

My flight got delayed for almost 4hrs and then it thankfully went to only 2hrs. Then we were told that there were no space for carry on bags and I had to get it checked... well I counted at least 8 spaces that weren't used and I was one of the few left that actually had one. There was definitely enough space and either the crew can't count or just genuinely are so lazy they don't want to do their jobs correctly and make sure that there ACTUALLY is no space.

The experience was good! I did not try any food, or in house entertainment. I don’t believe there were any tvs. Nothing major that stood out, but low key and good! Thanks!!

Missed our connector because our first flight was delayed, it was a miracle that we managed to get a second flight. Luggage was lost. People were rude. Flight was delayed and overbooked. Terrible experience. Worst flight I’ve ever had out of hundreds of domestic and international flights. I’ve been on a more comfortable 20 hour flight from Guam than the two hours it took NC TO FL.

Great flight from Charlotte to Orlando. In flight wifi and entertainment was not working til 25 minutes were left in the flight would be my only complaint.

One of the reasons I fly American is because the seating is more comfortable than most airlines. Even in the back of the plane.

Charlotte NC agents were great and ended up with decent seats after having to switch flights amidst Hurricane situation. CMH was a different story. Doors to flight closed 15 minutes before departure so we nearly were left behind. Flight crew were OK but nothing to brag about for sure

No choice of meal in first class. Was the worst meal I’ve ever had in first class.

It was late, then the bathroom was inoperable plus it was very hot as well. Plane was very old

Other than Charlotte airport being crowded and a mush of people at the gate and even through the priority lane, the flight was great.

Easy trip, left on time. Very impressed. Great pilot who talked to us

Booked direct in July '24. Turned into a 14 hr layover (both ways) in Denver. My 5 day vaca turned into a 1 day . Not good, BUT,... Thank you for the people @ Frontier who were professionally friendly & approachable.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Raleigh to Des Moines found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/12Thu
1 stopFrontier
23h 47mRDU-DSM
$85
12/18Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 02mRDU-DSM
$144
1/15Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
5h 02mRDU-DSM
$148
1/3Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 11mRDU-DSM
$151
1/15Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
6h 16mRDU-DSM
$153
1/3Fri
2 stops
15h 14mRDU-DSM
$189
12/18Wed
2 stopsSouthwest
6h 25mRDU-DSM
$198
12/19Thu
1 stopDelta
5h 00mRDU-DSM
$209
1/3Fri
3 stops
18h 29mRDU-DSM
$241
12/19Thu
2 stopsSouthwest
11h 35mRDU-DSM
$245

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Last minute flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/23Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 28mRDU-DSM
11/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 50mDSM-RDU
$688
11/23Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 05mRDU-DSM
11/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 01mDSM-RDU
$761
11/23Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
7h 05mRDU-DSM
11/30Sat
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 05mDSM-RDU
$786
11/21Thu
multi-stopDelta
5h 06mRDU-DSM
11/24Sun
multi-stopDelta
7h 11mDSM-RDU
$876
11/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 42mRDU-DSM
11/24Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 35mDSM-RDU
$881
11/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 04mRDU-DSM
11/24Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 56mDSM-RDU
$886
11/21Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 23mRDU-DSM
11/24Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 43mDSM-RDU
$891

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