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

Flights from Des Moines to Richmond usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from Des Moines to Richmond most commonly connect through: • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 51% of one-stop connections • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 20% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Des Moines to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $647, a difference of $290. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Richmond?

Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Des Moines to Richmond?

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Richmond takes 00m, covering 912 miles.

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

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 Richmond changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $397 to $617. That means the highest observed fare was about 55% higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Des Moines to Richmond are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $265.

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

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 05m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

What is the time difference between Des Moines and Richmond?

Richmond 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 Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?

Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include: • Dollar • Hertz • Budget • Alamo • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Richmond range from $400 to $634, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.

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

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 Richmond. It’s 28% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

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

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Richmond at $316 round-trip. •May ($647) and August ($634) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 104% 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 Richmond?

American Airlines ($416) and Delta ($416) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) is the most popular layover for the Des Moines to Richmond route. 51% 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 Richmond?

Flights via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $315. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) had the shortest average connection time for Des Moines to Richmond layovers at 2h 49m over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

2:56 pm - 6:28 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

26h 32m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

7:21 pm - 3:25 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

21h 04m2 stops Tampa Fort Lauderdale

$397Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

1:58 pm - 10:17 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 19m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

7:58 pm - 12:26 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$416American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

2:51 pm - 8:28 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 37m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:06 am - 10:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 13m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$416Delta

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 20

1:58 pm - 11:07 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 09m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Charlotte Douglas

7:58 pm - 12:26 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 28m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$421American Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

11:28 am - 5:29 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 01m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

7:14 pm - 11:26 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$447American Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 27

8:00 am - 3:54 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

6:00 am - 2:19 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 19m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

$495United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 27

8:00 am - 2:47 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 47m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:00 am - 12:17 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$495United Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Wed, Nov 4

5:50 pm - 11:26 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 36m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:00 am - 9:42 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 42m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$537Delta

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

5:10 am - 2:25 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

8h 15m2 stops Chicago Midway Nashville Intl

6:05 am - 2:15 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

9h 10m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Denver Intl

$547Southwest

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

6:40 am - 7:50 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Nashville Intl

6:05 am - 11:25 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 20m2 stops Baltimore/Washington Chicago Midway

$547Southwest

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Richmond?: 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 Richmond. It’s 28% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Richmond? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Richmond, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Richmond at $316 round-trip.
•May ($647) and August ($634) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 104% 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 Richmond?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Richmond.
How long is a flight from Des Moines to Richmond?
A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Richmond takes 00m, covering 912 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Richmond?
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 Richmond flight?
Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Richmond range from $400 to $634, with an average of $491 over the past 12 months. Anything below $400 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Des Moines to Richmond changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route varied from about $397 to $617. That means the highest observed fare was about 55% higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Des Moines to Richmond looking right now?
One-way fares from Des Moines to Richmond are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $265.
What car rental options are available at Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC)?
Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $32 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Richmond?
Flights from Des Moines to Richmond usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Richmond Byrd Intl (RIC).
Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Richmond pass through?
One-stop flights from Des Moines to Richmond most commonly connect through:

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Richmond?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 45% on flights from Des Moines to Richmond. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $357 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $647, a difference of $290.

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 Richmond?
Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 43m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 05m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Richmond?
Richmond 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 Richmond?
Some of the most popular sights in Richmond are Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, St. John's Episcopal Church and Black History Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Richmond on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $357, about $290 less than Sunday fares (45% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Richmond trip for September. Fares historically average $316 round-trip in that month - typically $331 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Richmond Byrd Intl Airport.

• Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
• DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
• Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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