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Find cheap flights from Des Moines to Richmond from $200

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Cheap flight deals 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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6:30 am - 3:17 pmDSM-RIC
7h 47m1 stop
8:10 am - 2:51 pmRIC-DSM
7h 41m1 stop
$266Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
5:35 pm - 11:39 pmDSM-RIC
5h 04m1 stop
8:10 am - 2:51 pmRIC-DSM
7h 41m1 stop
$281Delta
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
7:00 am - 1:24 pmDSM-RIC
5h 24m1 stop
8:17 pm - 11:37 pmRIC-DSM
4h 20m1 stop
$353American Airlines
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Sun, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 15
6:45 pm - 9:38 amDSM-RIC
13h 53m2 stops
6:40 am - 10:33 amRIC-DSM
4h 53m1 stop
$435United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 21
6:13 pm - 11:23 amDSM-RIC
16h 10m1 stop
8:19 pm - 12:05 amRIC-DSM
4h 46m1 stop
$502American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 28
1:14 pm - 11:36 amDSM-RIC
21h 22m2 stops
6:20 am - 10:34 pmRIC-DSM
17h 14m2 stops
Sun, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 15
9:29 pm - 9:18 amDSM-RIC
34h 49m3 stops
6:20 am - 10:34 pmRIC-DSM
17h 14m2 stops
Sun, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 15
6:00 am - 4:51 pmDSM-RIC
9h 51m1 stop
6:20 am - 10:34 pmRIC-DSM
17h 14m2 stops
Sun, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 15
9:29 pm - 9:18 amDSM-RIC
34h 49m3 stops
6:20 am - 10:34 pmRIC-DSM
17h 14m3 stops
Sun, Jul 7 - Mon, Jul 15
6:52 am - 3:32 pmDSM-RIC
7h 40m2 stops
8:19 pm - 12:05 amRIC-DSM
4h 46m1 stop
$770American Airlines
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Sun, Jun 23 - Fri, Jun 28

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 Wednesdays 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 $516 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 ($353). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $200 on Delta and from $281 on Southwest.

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Low season

July

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$200
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% 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

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 $200 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?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance 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 $392 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.
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DeltaOverall score based on 10778 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2024AVL - LGA
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The gate area was incredibly short staffed, with one representative manning 4-5 flights, which caused a 3 hr delay in boarding even though the plane was all ready to leave. Other flights also were delayed because of this. The flight crew was awesome and I feel bad for the only gate worker on call, but Delta needs to hire more employees.

Very frustrated with boarding gate crew. She announced the plane was small and they would be limiting us to one item to carry on. Not a problem for me as I understand the tiny planes have limited space!! Not the case here! It was a rather large plane and had plenty of room for bags! So because I don’t want to be one of “those people” who ignores the request to check a carry on I did so asking if I would be able to pick it up at the bottom of the ramp on arrival in Knoxville to which she responded “yes”! Then I watched as every other passenger held onto their 2 items and boarded!! Then when we arrived in Knoxville our 2 carry ons had been put with all the other luggage and we had to go to baggage pick up and wait for all the big checked bags to come off the carousel! So she lied!! Frustrating. Next time I won’t be so nice!

It was a good experience except when boarding a female flight attendant did not go out of her way to assist my teenage daughters in finding space for their carry-ons after their compartments were full.

On time departure, smooth trip, flight attendant told through passengers the gate we would arrive at and the gate our outbound flight was departing from. Early arrival

Checking in at the airport the agent only booked the first keg of my trip and had my checked luggage going to the airport with a layover! Never was issued a boarding pass for the second leg or received sticker fir my checked bag. All was well in the end! Delta agents helped to resolve the situation!!!

Delayed due to an ill passenger after loading. Not preventable on Delta's part. Was in first class. The seats are becoming worn and detaching from their velcro attachments. Only got snacks on flight. The attendant was not the friendliest.

I would fly again the whole experience was great. The only feed back I can give that they don't do that American Airlines does is the crew there is more humorous with boarding and thank their passengers. It makes it more fun to fly with them. I would however fly Delta again.

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

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..

This flight was delayed multiple times and eventually canceled around 2-3ish. Original take off time was around 10:30am. By 3, there were no other options out of Houston, so stuck in Houston for from 3pm - 11am the next day.

Should have video screens Plane audio was poor and without wired connection hard to understand crew. Should serve more than just cups of water and pretzels on six hour flight. Did not see crew rest of flight. Fix charging sockets to retain charging blocks.

I paid $380 for my one-way ticket from California to Minnesota. The fair did not include online check-in. I received instructions from their app to check in at a kiosk. At the kiosk, the boarding pass would not print until an actual person came to verify that I had a personal item and not a carry-on item, On the plane, the person next to me was drunk and allowed to continue to order alcohol. United is garbage I’d rather fly spirit.

The plane was dirty and the in seat air wasn't blowing as planes usually do.

Generally good but there wasn’t any staff available when my luggage didn’t appear at baggage claim in Fresno. It took about half an hour to locate a staff member to open up the locked room where it was being kept.

Do not like the feeling of being in the basic economy. Everyone should feel good no matter what.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

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.

I like the boarding process, it was fast. The seat doesn’t have a TV for a long flight and food wasn’t served, just snacks.

Use planes with TVs on flights over 4 hours. The free entertainment was a cheap in between solution for a very long flight that you don't even bother providing meals or decent snacks.

Even though we left CMI late, we mostly made up the time.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

Again, multiple delays and I eventually just canceled and drove!

Great crew. We were delayed so that late passengers could get on the flight. Love the bedding in business class. Good food. Great experience.

The CX617 from HK to BKK was delayed more than 1.5 hours.

Horrible - they lied to me about baggage & boarding, even though I specifically spoke to their agents the day before my flight about my issue. When I showed up they did not let me board and stranded me at my airport until I bought a new flight with money I did not have to spend.

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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.
5/21Tue
1 stopDelta
4h 26mDSM-RIC
$200
5/21Tue
2 stopsSouthwest
28h 55mDSM-RIC
$281
5/21Tue
3 stopsSouthwest
26h 35mDSM-RIC
$340

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Des Moines - Richmond Flights

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Des Moines (undefined)United States

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Richmond (RIC)United States

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