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Cheapest round-trip
$220
Typical prices: $331-$433
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Thu 10/15Mon 10/19
RDU - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$110
Overall average: $410
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Tue 9/15
RDU - DSM • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $276 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $357 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 12m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 24% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Des Moines (RDU-DSM)

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

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 19
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9:59 pm - 8:35 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
11h 36m1 stop Orlando
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6:25 am - 1:14 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
29h 49m2 stops Nashville Intl Orlando
$220Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
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2:54 pm - 7:57 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 03m1 stop Philadelphia
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10:05 am - 9:08 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
22h 03m1 stop Fort Myers SW Florida Intl
$253Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
4:05 pm - 9:20 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
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5:40 am - 2:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 20m2 stops Chicago Midway Baltimore/Washington
$276Southwest
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
American Airlines Logo
1:56 pm - 7:48 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
6h 52m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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1:30 pm - 8:57 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 27m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$338American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
6:45 pm - 10:15 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
4h 30m1 stop Chicago Midway
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5:40 am - 11:50 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
$343Southwest
Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27
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5:08 pm - 8:49 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
4h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:35 am - 11:27 amDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$351Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
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5:34 am - 9:38 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 04m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:45 am - 12:33 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$351Delta
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
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1:15 pm - 5:18 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 03m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 4:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$355United Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
12:09 pm - 4:27 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
5h 18m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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4:13 pm - 11:49 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$358American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Sep 4
United Airlines Logo
3:05 pm - 9:23 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DSM Des Moines
7h 18m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl
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11:32 am - 5:41 pmDSM  Des Moines-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 09m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$360United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Des Moines flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines departing in October.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Des Moines from Raleigh usually cost between $360 and $567 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $220 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 15-Oct 19).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Des Moines, 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 Raleigh to Des Moines is May, where tickets cost $324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $677 and $446 respectively.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$110
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 59% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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FAQs for booking flights from Raleigh to Des Moines

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Des Moines was $110 for a one-way ticket and $220 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $433 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 $391 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Raleigh to Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Raleigh to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Des Moines. 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 Raleigh to Des Moines? 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.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4218 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
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Fairly good - the seats seemed more comfortable on this flight. The staff out of Detroit were quite friendly. But they directed us to the wrong carousel for luggage. :(

8.0 ExcellentDavid, Aug 2026
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Fairly good - the seats seemed more comfortable on this flight. The staff out of Detroit were quite friendly. But they directed us to the wrong carousel for luggage. :(

Just crazy with times being pushed and pushed and pushed and gate crew at Philly super rude and unprofessional with many under stress with delays.

I liked the new boarding process. I thought the buyup options (legroom, early boarding) to be easy to request and reasonably priced. All the Southwest team from gate to in-flight were so nice.

Flight time kept changing and so did the gate. It was very frustrating

I have not flown Southwest in awhile and had a very pleasant experience. From ticketing to boarding to the flight. The flight left on time and landed ahead of schedule. It won't be so long next time!!

It was cancelled at the last minute. Left us scrambling. Totally unacceptable

Seats are tight. You pay extra to get to board early so you can sit with your companion. If not, you possibly will end up sitting in a middle seat if you are boarding group C.

Lost cabin pressure and had go back to the originating airport. We were left sitting on the plane for more than 30 minutes with no directions from Southwest on what was going on, other than the app telling us there would be a flight at 12:30 AM. I finally got off and went directly to a SW desk and rebooked for the next day. I understand that malfunctions happen, but SW was totally unprepared to manage the situation and did not serve the passengers. To make matters worse, they took one hour to find my checked bag.

Appreciate that when flight was delayed, our next connection waited for us.

Love Southwest! Always a good trip with a happy crew who goes out of their way to be kind and fun.

Awful. There was an unexpected delay of nearly three hours because there were not enough flight attendants. I understand this is likely due to FAA regulations; but in that case, Delta should coordinate with smaller airports such as RDU to have extra flight attendants on the ground and "on call". In addition, this was the second 2-hour+ delay to Boston on this route in one week.

No food or drink, Not much conversation with crew. They didn't come through to check on people. There were no charging stations or wifi to watch movies. It was like being on a bus in the air.

This flight was originally delayed by ~45 minutes; which is fine. However, there were additional delays due to late offboarding of the prior flight, unclear issues with the boarding process, delays on the tarmac, and exceptionally long taxiing. None of these issues were communicated proactively. Additionally, the flight had exceptionally rough turbulence, which led to a very uncomfortable flight and no traditional beverage service. Again, this is understandable, but it was not communicated up-front by the flight team.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Two delays on two separate planes with parts they could not easily find and replace.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

Everything was good except wifi and a leaking drink chiller. The floor was all wet and my bag was soaked. Did not notice until debarking. Have not heard back from Delta. Even though this was leg one of an international flight in first class, they denied access to their Sky Club - very disappointing!

Flight was delayed, 30+ bags had to be gate checked. Crew were very friendly!

Flight was 3 hours late so only had an OK experience

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Staff and flight attendants were very polite. Flight was smooth. My seat on the plane was a bit broken so it would not stay in upright position but it was fine for the most part.

I didn’t have a seat assignment and my seat was very dirty on the flight from Frankfurt to Budapest.

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Flight was great. Efficient boarding. Short flight. Early arrival. Friendly flight crew. The entertainment system did not work well. Could not access it until the aircraft reached 10K feet or more. Lots of glitches.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Boarding was easy. RDU gates can get crowded, be prepared to be patient. Flight was smooth, with excellent service. Pilots really provided a lot of visibility into flight details. Plane and seats were clean and serviceable. TY!

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

Late by nearly 2 hours due to taking that long to change a tire on the plane.

It’s love good long way travel!! I always want more give me price down i want ever month travel I miss travel only North Carolina to Thailand in my love her !!

I found the seats ergonomically uncomfortable forcing the body to seat slightly hunched. For a short flight I worked on adjustments but for a longer flight, it would be difficult.

For some unknown reason, my checked bag didn't arrive at the same time. I got to my destination about 30 minutes late (5pm) and my bag was delivered to my hotel at 2:06am.... in the past 4 flights with AA, they been delayed and I've missed connections and my bags. Poor service.

Check in for 5am flight at RDU was hampered by American check in counters being seriously understaffed , was told even supervisor called out. Took so long in line for special services check in that we missed our 5am departure even after arriving at 3:30am. Had to be rescheduled to later flight from Charlotte to St Thomas.

Awfully rude American worker at door when we started boarding flight. Then, walk into a blazing hot airplane with no air conditioning until twenty minutes into the flight. Free entertainment was non existent! My husband, along with the fellow passenger in our row, and I could not get entertainment to work, no WIFI! Really?? Been flying American a long time. Was very disappointed.

Flight delayed and missed connection. Rescheduled flight cancelled after 6 hrs wait. Rerouted thru ORD, flight cancelled, overnight stay in ORD. Still in the air on new flight!

Very below average , plane from Dallas to Toyko was very poor designed plane. I had to sit for 13 hours next to fat man. Really bad seat and entertainment screen sucked

This flight never occurred because AA couldn’t get their act together.

Was the most uncomfortable I ever had in the air. Felt like I was trapped in the seat legs cramped and was just horrible. The flight to DSM was a lot better. Even being on a smaller plane was better. Staff are outstanding. No complaints about the people.

It was exactly as I expected, on time, smooth flight, courteous staff.

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