RIC - DSM

$159 Find Cheap Flights from Richmond to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Richmond to Des Moines departing on 8/27. 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 Richmond to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Richmond to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$302
Typical prices: $424-$339
Southwest
mié. 9/16lun. 9/21
RIC - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$159
Delta
jue. 8/27
RIC - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $302 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Richmond and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $433 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 33m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 34% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Des Moines (RIC-DSM)

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

mié., sep. 16 - lun., sep. 21
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 11:50 am
RIC
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 7:10 pm
DSM
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RIC
12h 30m
2 stops
$302Southwest
sáb., may. 23 - sáb., may. 30
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:27 am
RIC
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DSM
5h 27m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:01 pm - 10:51 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 50m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
mié., sep. 16 - lun., sep. 21
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 11:50 am
RIC
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 5:20 pm
DSM
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RIC
9h 20m
1 stop
$341Southwest
mar., sep. 1 - mié., sep. 2
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 2:05 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 05m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 10:10 pm
DSM
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RIC
6h 10m
1 stop
$343United Airlines
mar., sep. 1 - mié., sep. 2
United Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 12:34 am
RIC
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DSM
10h 59m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
5:50 am - 3:13 pm
DSM
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RIC
8h 23m
1 stop
$348United Airlines
mié., sep. 16 - sáb., sep. 19
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 11:50 am
RIC
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 12:15 pm
DSM
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RIC
5h 45m
1 stop
$371Southwest
mié., sep. 16 - sáb., sep. 19
Southwest Logo
7:50 am - 11:50 am
RIC
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DSM
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 4:15 pm
DSM
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RIC
9h 45m
2 stops
$376Southwest
mié., sep. 16 - lun., sep. 21
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 9:55 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:40 am - 7:10 pm
DSM
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RIC
12h 30m
2 stops
$379Southwest
mié., sep. 16 - sáb., sep. 19
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 9:55 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 25m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:30 am - 4:15 pm
DSM
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RIC
9h 45m
2 stops
$381Southwest
sáb., may. 23 - sáb., may. 30
United Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 9:45 pm
RIC
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DSM
7h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 12:41 am
DSM
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RIC
4h 51m
1 stop
$383United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Richmond to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond to Des Moines departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Des Moines is October, where tickets cost $294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $626 and $625 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$159
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Richmond to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Richmond to Des Moines 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 Richmond to Des Moines

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Richmond to Des Moines was $159 for a one-way ticket and $302 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Richmond to Des Moines, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Richmond to Des Moines are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $446 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $436 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Richmond 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 Richmond to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond with another airline. Booking your flights between Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Richmond to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Richmond 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 Richmond 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8467 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

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.

4.0 OkayBradley, Apr 2026
RDU - ATL
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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.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Delayed - weather wasn't bad at either end. Also sat on tarmac in ORD.

They told us yesterday APR21st that they were cleaning the plane and we got delayed. After that they said they didn't had any crew for the flight so they cancelled the flight till next day.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

The flight crew on this leg of my trip was very friendly and pleasant. Every one of them was humorous, as well as helpful and accommodating. This group was BY FAR the best crew I’ve flown with. They deserve kudos.

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

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