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$166 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Richmond

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 Richmond departing on 12/30. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Des Moines to Richmond, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$233
Overall average: $396
Delta
Thu 1/8Mon 1/12
DSM - RIC • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$166
Typical prices: $154-$157
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/30
DSM - RIC • 1 stop
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Delta
Cheapest • from $233 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.9 score
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September
Cheapest • 25% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Richmond (DSM-RIC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Richmond 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond

Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:24 am - 12:07 pmDSM-RIC
4h 43m1 stop
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5:56 pm - 10:29 pmRIC-DSM
5h 33m1 stop
$233Delta
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 7
American Airlines Logo
2:07 pm - 7:15 pmDSM-RIC
4h 08m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 7:58 pmRIC-DSM
5h 23m1 stop
$300American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 7
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3:00 pm - 5:09 pmDSM-RIC
25h 09m2 stops
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6:24 pm - 10:46 pmRIC-DSM
29h 22m1 stop
$305Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 8:28 pmDSM-RIC
11h 28m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:28 pm - 10:30 pmRIC-DSM
7h 02m1 stop
$308United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 17 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
6:24 am - 12:07 pmDSM-RIC
4h 43m1 stop
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2:05 pm - 7:34 pmRIC-DSM
6h 29m1 stop
$313Delta
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Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Feb 25
Delta Logo
6:19 am - 12:05 pmDSM-RIC
4h 46m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 7:33 pmRIC-DSM
6h 33m1 stop
$315Delta
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:44 pmDSM-RIC
5h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:06 pm - 11:08 pmRIC-DSM
5h 02m1 stop
$316American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
7:34 am - 4:51 pmDSM-RIC
8h 17m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:40 am - 10:41 amRIC-DSM
6h 01m1 stop
$317Delta
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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 11:55 amDSM-RIC
19h 57m2 stops
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8:20 am - 10:46 pmRIC-DSM
15h 26m1 stop
$318Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 7:30 pmDSM-RIC
9h 59m2 stops
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6:24 pm - 10:09 pmRIC-DSM
28h 45m2 stops
$321Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Richmond flights

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 round-trip flights from Des Moines to Richmond 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 Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Richmond, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

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

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Richmond is September, where tickets cost $299 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $552 and $486 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$166
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Richmond

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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Richmond

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Richmond was $166 for a one-way ticket and $233 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?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld 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 American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Richmond are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $392 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $354 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8010 reviews
7.3Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
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Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Dec 2025SEA - MSP
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Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Staff was exceptional! Everyone was kind, professional and friendly making the trip very pleasant. Thank you!

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

We had a lot of really rough weather but that was not Delta's fault. Pilot was amazing.

First, Delta needs more flights to/from Miami. Second, a 1000pm leaving at 1230pm is unacceptable from their biggest airport world hub. Another aircraft could have been used such as the aircraft scheduled to be used in the morning for that exact same route. Yes, I did get me there but the lack of sleep the next day didn't help me enjoy my entire trip since I was busy with activities during the weekend. This can be and is expected from Spirit (going bankrupt) and Frontier (despite they're nickel and dimers). But from Delta's World Hub? That's totally unacceptable!

This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

RIC Staff was not enough. Elderly passengers had to wait 30 minutes to deplane, so we could board and still had to walk as no chairs were provided. And, passenger in front of my seat assignment rammed seat against my legs entire flight time. Was mildly bruised and left thigh still sore.

Liked that it was on time. Staff professional and friendly.

Things were delayed a little. But that didn’t affect my plans. It was fine. I was surprised it was so full thanksgiving day. The crew were friendly and professional.

I appreciated that it was on time, safe and professional. I didn’t like that I wasn’t in a place where I had a window at my window seat. It would have been nice to know that in advance. If it was mentioned in the ticketing, I didn’t notice it.

My flight was delayed about three hours. I got home at 3:30 in the morning very bad experience.

I like that the crew kept us informed but we moved back and forth from gate to gate before the aircraft arrived.

The flight was delayed multiple times, again no fault of American but again the extra cost, for everything makes it feel like a cheap airline! Especially when flights are outrageously expensive already

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

I had a positive experience on American. I'm blind and traveling with a guide dog and the flight attendants were so kind, friendly, and helpful towards us. They checked in on us during the flight and they made us feel comfortable and welcomed. There was an hour delay before depature, but overall the flight was a smooth ride. I appreciate that there were no issues on this long flight back home.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

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