DSM - RDU

$157 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Raleigh - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh departing on 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$243
Typical prices: $406-$541
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/1Thu 11/5
DSM - RDU • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$157
Typical prices: $224-$317
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/10
DSM - RDU • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Raleigh. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $361 (round-trip)
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Shortest trip • 4h 21m (one-way)
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September
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Raleigh (DSM-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Raleigh

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 12:17 am
DSM
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RDU
15h 17m
2 stops
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7:05 am - 8:21 am
RDU
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DSM
26h 16m
1 stop
$243Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
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8:10 am - 9:02 pm
DSM
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RDU
11h 52m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 2:42 pm
RDU
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DSM
23h 22m
2 stops
$265Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:24 pm
DSM
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RDU
6h 24m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:41 pm - 10:46 pm
RDU
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DSM
5h 05m
1 stop
$317American Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 2:46 pm
DSM
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RDU
5h 36m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:36 pm - 6:41 pm
RDU
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DSM
4h 05m
1 stop
$317American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16
Delta Logo
5:45 am - 11:16 am
DSM
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RDU
4h 31m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 8:52 pm
RDU
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DSM
4h 32m
1 stop
$317Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 12:23 am
DSM
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RDU
4h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 am - 10:18 am
RDU
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DSM
5h 58m
1 stop
$317Delta
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:49 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:13 am - 2:15 pm
RDU
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DSM
5h 02m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:49 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 49m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 10:31 am
RDU
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
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4:30 pm - 9:40 pm
DSM
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RDU
4h 10m
1 stop
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11:20 am - 9:55 pm
RDU
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DSM
11h 35m
2 stops
$322Southwest
Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
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2:25 pm - 12:10 am
DSM
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RDU
8h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:40 pm - 10:10 pm
RDU
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DSM
8h 30m
2 stops
$322Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Raleigh flights

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

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 November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Raleigh from Des Moines usually cost between $356 and $617 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $243 on Multiple Airlines (Nov 1-Nov 5).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Raleigh is September, where tickets cost $318 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $486 and $463 respectively.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$157
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Raleigh

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh was $147 for a one-way ticket and $243 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $396 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Raleigh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh 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 Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and RDU 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 Raleigh?

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

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Raleigh

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Raleigh (RDU)