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) - 14% of one-stop connections • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

On the Des Moines to Richmond route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 45%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $357 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $647: a $290 difference. 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 Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. 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 0h 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 showed a wide range, from about $325 to $1,315. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $262, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

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 42m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 08m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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 $386 to $634, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

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

American Airlines ($325) and United Airlines ($330) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Richmond according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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 169 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Shortest trip • 4h 42m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

8:28 am - 9:37 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

12h 09m1 stop Nashville Intl

10:27 pm - 1:58 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

16h 31m1 stop Nashville Intl

$345Allegiant Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

4:59 pm - 8:13 amDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

14h 14m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

9:37 pm - 10:08 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 31m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$379Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11

1:58 pm - 7:42 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:24 pm - 12:26 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$387American Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

1:30 pm - 9:59 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

7h 29m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:00 am - 12:23 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 23m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$387American Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24

9:39 am - 4:56 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

30h 17m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando

9:37 pm - 10:08 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 31m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$388Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

1:30 pm - 6:42 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:15 am - 1:30 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 15m2 stops Charlotte Douglas Chicago O'Hare Intl

$392American Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27

3:11 pm - 9:10 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:20 am - 10:31 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$401United Airlines

Tue, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 27

8:00 am - 2:44 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 44m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:10 am - 12:27 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 17m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$405United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 24

5:35 pm - 11:19 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:00 pm - 7:15 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$431Delta

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Sep 24

5:35 pm - 11:19 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 44m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

1:00 pm - 7:15 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

7h 15m1 stop New York LaGuardia

$431Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

1:58 pm - 4:56 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 58m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando

9:37 pm - 5:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 32m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$458Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17

1:58 pm - 4:56 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 58m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando

9:37 pm - 10:08 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

25h 31m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$481Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

4:55 pm - 6:41 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

24h 46m1 stop Tampa St. Petersburg

9:37 pm - 5:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 32m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$487Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

1:58 pm - 4:56 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

25h 58m2 stops Philadelphia Orlando

9:37 pm - 5:09 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

20h 32m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl

$496Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

8:03 am - 2:17 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

5h 14m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

8:31 am - 1:59 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 28m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$681American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

1:30 pm - 6:42 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 12m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

6:23 am - 10:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

4h 56m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$681American Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

2:44 pm - 10:20 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 36m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

5:00 am - 10:19 amRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 19m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$681American Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 13

6:24 am - 4:50 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

9h 26m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Newark

8:01 am - 12:16 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

5h 15m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$686United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

8:00 am - 1:57 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

4h 57m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

6:40 am - 2:20 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

8h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$686United Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13

6:24 am - 2:05 pmDSM Des Moines-RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

6h 41m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:40 am - 12:16 pmRIC Richmond Byrd Intl-DSM Des Moines

6h 36m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$691United Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Richmond flights

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

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Richmond start at $325. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $386 to $634. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325 on American Airlines.

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

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, it is 27% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 32% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Richmond at $296 round-trip.
January ($735) and May ($647) are the most expensive months.
The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 148% on average.

This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Low season	August
High season	January
Cheapest flight	$247

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 30% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 51% increase in price.

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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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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) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections

Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Richmond?
On the Des Moines to Richmond route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 45%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $357 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $647: a $290 difference. 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 Downtown Richmond, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Hippodrome Theater. 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 0h 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 showed a wide range, from about $325 to $1,315. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $262, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.
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 42m, compared with 5h 02m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 5h 08m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
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 $386 to $634, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $357 - about $290 less than Sunday (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 $296 round-trip in that month - typically $439 less than the most expensive month, which is January (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.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Richmond Airport
- Candlewood Suites Richmond Airport By IHG
- Super 8 by Wyndham Richmond Airport VA

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