Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Flights from Des Moines to Raleigh usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh.

Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Raleigh pass through?

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Raleigh most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 37% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 18% of one-stop connections • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $190 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $287. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 890 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Have flight prices from Des Moines to Raleigh changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $210 to $1,375. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Des Moines to Raleigh looking right now?

One-way fares from Des Moines to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $214, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 29m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 37m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Raleigh?

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Thrifty • Hertz • Alamo • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Raleigh flight?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Raleigh range from $326 to $470, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $326 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Raleigh typically range from $326 to $470. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $210, on Frontier.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh. It’s 51% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh at $190 round-trip. •November ($528) and October ($477) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 177% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Frontier ($210) and American Airlines ($281) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Raleigh according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Raleigh route. 37% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ORD.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $314. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Des Moines to Raleigh which airport offers the shortest layover?

Lambert-St Louis (STL) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Raleigh layovers at 2h 36m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

8:35 pm - 4:06 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

18h 31m1 stop Denver Intl

5:01 pm - 7:42 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

27h 41m1 stop Denver Intl

$210Frontier

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

8:35 pm - 5:47 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

20h 12m2 stops Denver Intl Orlando

6:44 pm - 4:46 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

23h 02m1 stop Fort Lauderdale

$261Multiple Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

2:05 pm - 9:47 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:22 pm - 11:30 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 08m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$281American Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

8:00 am - 1:44 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:19 pm - 9:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$281United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19

6:13 am - 12:01 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 48m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:40 am - 9:44 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$281Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

2:58 pm - 8:56 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:56 pm - 4:49 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 53m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$281Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23

8:00 am - 1:44 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:39 am - 5:28 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 49m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$286United Airlines

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

6:00 am - 3:40 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington

6:50 pm - 10:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

4h 15m1 stop Chicago Midway

$286Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 9

6:00 am - 5:40 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

10h 40m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

6:15 am - 2:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

9h 00m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

$291Southwest

Thu, Dec 31 - Mon, Jan 4

7:02 am - 11:59 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

3h 57m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

3:48 pm - 10:43 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

7h 55m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$339American Airlines

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Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4

8:00 am - 9:11 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

24h 11m1 stop Philadelphia

4:20 pm - 3:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

24h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$417Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

10:24 am - 9:59 amDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

22h 35m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

4:20 pm - 3:25 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

24h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale

$528Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 27

11:27 am - 5:05 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:19 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 19m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$533Delta

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 27

9:36 am - 6:59 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:24 pm - 9:55 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 31m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$579United Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Fri, Nov 27

9:36 am - 6:59 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

8h 23m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:39 am - 7:16 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

9h 37m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$591United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

3:31 pm - 10:44 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

6h 13m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:10 am - 10:10 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 00m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$675American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

9:25 am - 3:02 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

4h 37m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

3:22 pm - 10:36 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

8h 14m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$675American Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4

5:39 am - 12:37 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

5h 58m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 10:11 amRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$675Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

6:40 am - 5:10 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

9h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

6:25 am - 2:15 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

8h 50m2 stops Dallas Love Field Denver Intl

$685Southwest

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 4

6:40 am - 3:35 pmDSM Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham

7h 55m2 stops Denver Intl Chicago Midway

4:15 pm - 10:05 pmRDU Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines

6h 50m2 stops Nashville Intl Chicago Midway

$685Southwest

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How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Raleigh? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh departing in december.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh. It’s 51% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh at $190 round-trip.
•November ($528) and October ($477) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 177% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Raleigh takes 00m, covering 890 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?
No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.
How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Raleigh flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Raleigh range from $326 to $470, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $326 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Raleigh changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $210 to $1,375. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Raleigh looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $214, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?
Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $60 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Raleigh?
Flights from Des Moines to Raleigh usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Raleigh pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Raleigh?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 61% on flights from Des Moines to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $190 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $477, a difference of $287.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Raleigh?
Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 24m, compared with 4h 29m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 4h 37m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?
Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Raleigh Convention Center, Lenovo Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Saturday flights average $190, about $287 less than Monday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Raleigh trip for August. Fares historically average $190 round-trip in that month - typically $338 less than the most expensive month, which is November (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

• Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
• Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

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