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$132 Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia

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2:14 pm - 8:38 pmDSM-RIC
5h 24m1 stop
8:10 am - 2:51 pmRIC-DSM
7h 41m1 stop
$266Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
4:02 pm - 10:46 pmDSM-RIC
5h 44m1 stop
8:17 pm - 12:24 amRIC-DSM
5h 07m1 stop
$293American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Sun, Jul 7
5:11 pm - 11:02 pmDSM-RIC
4h 51m1 stop
12:32 pm - 5:39 pmRIC-DSM
6h 07m1 stop
$296Delta
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Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 8
7:07 am - 2:10 pmDSM-RIC
6h 03m1 stop
6:16 pm - 10:56 pmRIC-DSM
5h 40m1 stop
$333American Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 13
6:37 pm - 12:25 amDSM-RIC
4h 48m1 stop
8:00 am - 9:15 pmRIC-DSM
14h 15m2 stops
$418Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
8:00 am - 8:37 pmDSM-RIC
11h 37m1 stop
6:35 am - 10:13 pmRIC-DSM
16h 38m2 stops
Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 8
6:40 am - 9:18 amDSM-RIC
25h 38m2 stops
7:32 pm - 5:20 pmRIC-DSM
22h 48m2 stops
Fri, Jun 21 - Sat, Jul 6
6:40 am - 9:18 amDSM-RIC
25h 38m2 stops
5:20 pm - 7:53 pmRIC-DSM
27h 33m2 stops
Fri, Jun 21 - Sun, Jul 7
5:08 pm - 9:38 amDSM-RIC
15h 30m2 stops
10:35 am - 9:29 pmRIC-DSM
11h 54m2 stops
$567United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 13
8:00 am - 1:51 pmDSM-RIC
4h 51m1 stop
10:35 am - 2:29 pmRIC-DSM
28h 54m3 stops
$626United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 3 - Mon, Jul 8
4:02 pm - 12:14 amDSM-RIC
7h 12m1 stop
$132American Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2
2:13 pm - 2:26 pmDSM-RIC
23h 13m1 stop
$146Allegiant Air
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Sat, Jun 1
2:13 pm - 2:26 pmDSM-RIC
23h 13m1 stop
$156Allegiant Air
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Sat, Jun 1
6:40 am - 2:25 pmDSM-RIC
6h 45m1 stop
$293American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1
12:23 pm - 7:30 pmDSM-RIC
6h 07m1 stop
$313American Airlines
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Fri, May 24
2:56 pm - 8:04 pmDSM-RIC
28h 08m2 stops
Fri, May 24
3:35 pm - 9:38 amDSM-RIC
17h 03m3 stops
$346United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2
4:30 pm - 3:42 pmDSM-RIC
22h 12m3 stops
Sat, Jun 1
6:40 am - 11:41 pmDSM-RIC
16h 01m2 stops
$537American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1
12:20 pm - 12:27 pmDSM-RIC
23h 07m3 stops
$905WestJet
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Sat, Jun 1
4:17 pm - 5:30 amDSM-RIC
12h 13m1 stop
10:03 am - 10:47 amRIC-DSM
25h 44m1 stop
Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
5:09 pm - 11:10 pmDSM-RIC
5h 01m1 stop
5:50 am - 10:51 amRIC-DSM
6h 01m1 stop
$592Delta
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Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
4:17 pm - 5:30 amDSM-RIC
12h 13m1 stop
8:53 pm - 10:47 amRIC-DSM
14h 54m2 stops
Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
12:23 pm - 5:27 pmDSM-RIC
4h 04m1 stop
6:10 am - 11:38 amRIC-DSM
6h 28m1 stop
$605American Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
7:30 am - 5:30 amDSM-RIC
21h 00m2 stops
8:53 pm - 10:47 amRIC-DSM
14h 54m2 stops
Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
2:56 pm - 10:13 pmDSM-RIC
6h 17m1 stop
6:15 am - 9:44 pmRIC-DSM
16h 29m2 stops
$689United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Sun, May 26
7:30 am - 5:30 amDSM-RIC
21h 00m2 stops
6:30 am - 10:02 pmRIC-DSM
16h 32m1 stop
Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27
12:10 pm - 11:33 amDSM-RIC
22h 23m3 stops
8:53 pm - 10:47 amRIC-DSM
14h 54m2 stops
Thu, May 23 - Sun, May 26
6:37 pm - 9:39 amDSM-RIC
14h 02m2 stops
6:15 am - 9:44 pmRIC-DSM
16h 29m2 stops
$830United Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Mon, May 27
12:10 pm - 11:33 amDSM-RIC
22h 23m3 stops
6:30 am - 10:02 pmRIC-DSM
16h 32m1 stop
Thu, May 23 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Des Moines to Richmond - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Richmond 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 Des Moines to Richmond?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Des Moines to Richmond, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Richmond, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia, 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 Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia is February, where tickets cost $324 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets is $570 and $522 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia, 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 Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Richmond?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Des Moines to Richmond found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $266 on Delta, followed by American Airlines ($293). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $132 on American Airlines and from $146 on Allegiant Air.

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July

High season

September

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$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Richmond 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 Des Moines to Richmond

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia was $132 for a one-way ticket and $266 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Des Moines and Richmond are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and will be arriving at Richmond Byrd Intl.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Richmond are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $388 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 $578 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Des Moines to Richmond.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Richmond from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Richmond?

    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 Richmond with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and RIC 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 Des Moines to Richmond?

    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 Richmond from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 3 airlines serving from Des Moines to Richmond

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Richmond. 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 Des Moines to Richmond? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 10595 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

8.0 Excellentrghinftl, May 2024FLL - BOS
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Rated entertainment as Mediocre as there were major problems with the Infotainment system that took probably a half hour for them to fix.

Your crew could maybe answer the call bell at least one of the times I pressed it. I pressed it first time with 2.5 hours left in our flight bc my partner was hungry and wanted a sandwich. We finally got the sandwich with 40 mins left in the flight.

Delta crushed it. Flight attendant in first was attentive and just never stopped. Honestly one of the best domestic flights I’ve been on.

They were an hour late and they didn’t have my wheelchair for me

The Flight crew didn’t serve us until about 1.5 hours into the flight because of turbulence but after it ended it was fine to move around. They served us water only and snacks and then NEVER, NOT ONE TIME came through to collect trash until right before landing about 1.5 hours later. There was absolutely no need for that. They crew was just standing around talking and visiting with each other and really never tried to see if we might want something besides water or even try to come pick up trash. This is VERY unusual for a Delta flight but it was not what I would have expected for a 4 hour flight.

The 1st class male crew member was very pleasant - the short female with round glasses , maybe in 50’s had no personality- never spoke when delivering my food, drink, & never smiled the whole trip! In fact looked annoyed when the boarding proses was happening- I would never hire this woman - unfriendly . Have never dealt with a crew member like her-

5-hour delay due to storms in Tanoa and airspace restricted by Miami traffic controllers.

A regional sized plane was used for a cross country flight with no overhead bin space. I had to "pink check" my laptop and my medications. I was NOT pleased!!!!

Absolutely nothing flight was cancelled and delayed for 2 days. Barely a heads up I want a full refund

The plane from SNA wouldn’t start after 5 tries. The team gave me an option of flying direct from LAX and giving me a Lyft ride there! Perfect!

Fantastic. Smooth boarding with an infant. Never experienced it with any other carriers.

This was a Lufthansa flight, not United. The CSA at the counter, Ashley, was not only incompetent, but quite rude. Me and two other PAX waited over 7 minutes standing in front of her and another CSA and they ignored us. We joked that we must have accidently taken invisibility pills. She could have at least said "I'll be with you in a moment, I'm currently....". I could go on about how rude she and the other CSAs were (whispering, not communicating with me, blaming the situation on others, etc.). She would not work for me. Then, she gave me literally the worst seat on the plane. the worst. My seat kept getting bumped (rammed twice by the crew with their carts and about every 5 minutes by someone using the bathroom), listening to the bathroom all night, crowded seat, etc.

My seat was broken. WiFi didn’t work. Gate crew at HOU were rude and condescending. Treated all the passengers badly. Bad experience, United.

First flight of the day… MINIMUM FUEL! 15 minute landing delay at HOU due to fog turned into a 2+ hour delay! Rather than circle, they had to divert to another city to refuel! Sat on tarmac at Austin to refuel. We ALL missed our connections! The crew, including pilots, were clueless. Crew was really a mess. At HOU, Untied employees were exceedingly rude to all. It was pitiful.

An hour and a half late is UNACCEPTABLE. The negative impact to our family is unconscionable. And for the price we were forced to pay...

No lounge access with “United First” ticket. False alarm about late flight, jeopardizing connection. Wrong meal. Loose power socket would not hold plug, could not charge device. In-flight access to text messaging did not work. Toilet seat on plane would not stay up.

We ended up with seats in the very back. So they did not recline. Have no idea why, we reserved and checked in very early. The isles were very narrow and the seats had very little leg room. But they did give us water, and a snack.

Check in etc was very good. As for on the plane, it was like flying in a freezer. It was so cold, i have flown for years and never been so cold on a plane. Staff on board said its always cold when flying which is a load of rubbish. They wouldnt put any heating on and now i have the flu because of this .

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Surprisingly easy! I was hesitant to try this, but the cost swayed me. I actually felt like I had less stress than all the taxiing and possible delays that occur with short regional flights where you spend less time in the air than getting to and from the plane..

Delayed so that missed connecting flight. Connecting flight was also delayed on the tarmac but they closed the gate before the rescheduled time.

Attendants were rude. Scowling. Seats were miserable and we paid extra.

Took off over an hour late with multiple mechanical issues. Gate agent in Dallas was lazy and was slow as molasses. Had a line 10 people long. Spirit bad..

The flight was short. However, my bag was delayed and was put on another flight.

Flight attendant was incredible. Very efficient, friendly and pleasant. Patricia was one of the best I have ever seen. Please give her a big raise!

LIT to DFW - 3 hours late; the entire plane had been boarded before they told us there was a delay due to a weather-related ground stop in Dallas. DFW to MAY - 2+ hours late due to A/C needing to be repaired after everyone had boarded, then when we finally reach the runway, the First Officer timed out and we had to taxi all the way back to the gate and wait for a new one. I arrived in New Orleans 5+ hours later than I should have. Return flights were completely cancelled; rebooked through the app to fly through CLT instead of DFW. MSY to CLT had no issues, but CLT to LIT was delayed 1.25 hrs because flight attendants had not arrived to the airport yet. At least they didn’t make us all sit on the plane to wait for them. I should have driven.

Tray table was filthy when I sat down. I needed to have someone come clean it because there was food and stains on it WiFi didn’t work after paying for in-flight WiFi. Food was terrible and was not filling at all Chicken was rubbery Flight attendant had an attitude, interrupted me and wasn’t able to answer basic questions about the food selection such as “does the chicken have red sauce in it”. If your flight attendants are not going to know what is in the meals so we can make an educated decision based on dietary restrictions, they shouldn’t be on the plane. My 1.5 year old niece was sleeping and dropped her binkie. I went on the ground under the chairs looking for it. It was at that time that she came up to me as I’m CLEARLY on all 4s with a flashlight and said “I need to get by”. I said one moment please I’m getting something from under the seat (while my head was literally under the seat). Her reply was “no you need to move now” and proceeded to almost push me out of the way. I looked up and all I saw was her toes under my eyes. When I looked in front of me, her private parts were inches away from my face. I then made a comment “you couldn’t waited 2 seconds?” and her response was, “no I need to use the bathroom”. I understand that and would never want to be the reason someone couldn’t get to the bathroom but I was under the seat. She could’ve gone around the other way instead of harassing me, basically placing her private parts on my head and borderline pushing me out of the way. You don’t pay that much for this deplorable experience. This was by far the worst experience I have ever had on American. I will be absolutely thinking twice and thrice about flying American Airlines again. I would rather pay more to fly delta because at least I know their WiFi will work and their flight attendants won’t have a shitty attitude for no reason, nor will they act the way this woman did. Unacceptable.

Liked - nothing. Disliked - delayed 35+ min sitting on the plane. Caused me to miss my connection in Charlotte. American Airlines is the worst US Air Carrier company with atrocious customer service.

Worst situation ever! I booked my tickets for this trip on Alaska Airlines. I guess AA is a partner and we flew nonstop from Eugene to PHX on an AA jet. I had to pay for luggage from PHX to EUG. And this was an Alaska Airlines reservation paid for with Alaska airlines credit card! Got to the PHX airport and was not able to check bags because of some weird issue with the AA software. My reservation had to be the-entered by the agent. I will never pick another American Airlines flight on the Alaska Airlines website. While on vacation, I tried to upgrade our seats for the trip home. The request just buffered and never went through. I tried four times and was charged four times on my credit card. The card was charged but the seats were never changed. What a wreck!

Left from gate 30 minutes before flight. Never been late to a flight ever. It says 15 minutes before explicitly on the ticket.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/2Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
7h 12mDSM-RIC
$132
6/1Sat
1 stopAllegiant Air
23h 13mDSM-RIC
$146
6/1Sat
1 stopAllegiant Air
23h 13mDSM-RIC
$156
6/1Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 45mDSM-RIC
$293
5/24Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
6h 07mDSM-RIC
$313
5/24Fri
2 stops
28h 08mDSM-RIC
$343
7/2Tue
3 stopsUnited Airlines
17h 03mDSM-RIC
$346
6/1Sat
3 stops
22h 12mDSM-RIC
$474
6/1Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
16h 01mDSM-RIC
$537
6/1Sat
3 stopsWestJet
23h 07mDSM-RIC
$905

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Last minute flights from Des Moines to Richmond

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 Des Moines to Richmond that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/23Thu
multi-stop
12h 13mDSM-RIC
5/26Sun
multi-stop
25h 44mRIC-DSM
$589
5/22Wed
multi-stopDelta
5h 01mDSM-RIC
5/26Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 01mRIC-DSM
$592
5/23Thu
multi-stop
12h 13mDSM-RIC
5/26Sun
multi-stop
14h 54mRIC-DSM
$600
5/23Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 04mDSM-RIC
5/27Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 28mRIC-DSM
$605
5/23Thu
multi-stop
21h 00mDSM-RIC
5/26Sun
multi-stop
14h 54mRIC-DSM
$620
5/22Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 17mDSM-RIC
5/26Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 29mRIC-DSM
$689
5/23Thu
multi-stop
21h 00mDSM-RIC
5/27Mon
multi-stop
16h 32mRIC-DSM
$724
5/23Thu
multi-stop
22h 23mDSM-RIC
5/26Sun
multi-stop
14h 54mRIC-DSM
$734
5/22Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 02mDSM-RIC
5/27Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 29mRIC-DSM
$830
5/23Thu
multi-stop
22h 23mDSM-RIC
5/27Mon
multi-stop
16h 32mRIC-DSM
$834

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