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Cheap Flights from Richmond to Iowa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Des Moines
Des Moines1 stop$347
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids1 stop$320
Des Moines
Des Moines1 stop$347
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids1 stop$320
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Price, demand and travel trends for Richmond to Iowa flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Richmond to Iowa recently?

The cheapest fares from Richmond to Iowa on KAYAK in the last week were to Cedar Rapids (CID) from $320 round-trip and to Des Moines (DSM) from $347 round-trip.

How do fares into airports in Iowa compare?

According to KAYAK data from the last 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Iowa from Richmond are:

• Cedar Rapids (CID) (avg. price $425)
• Des Moines (DSM) (avg. price $466)
• Sioux City Sioux Gateway (SUX) (avg. price $759)

What's the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Iowa?

August is typically the cheapest month to fly from Richmond to Iowa, with round-trip fares averaging $318. December and September are usually the most expensive, averaging $736 and $649, respectively.

How do fares from Richmond to Iowa vary by day of the week?

On average, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly from Richmond to Iowa and Sunday is the most expensive. Looking at the past 12 months of KAYAK data, it's 120% more expensive to fly on a Sunday compared to Saturday.

What's the best time of day to fly from Richmond to Iowa?

It's cheapest to fly to Iowa in the morning with average prices of $415. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $602.

Key details for Richmond to Iowa flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$199
Beat the crowds with an average 50% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 51% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Richmond to Des Moines

Your Richmond to Iowa flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Richmond to Iowa?

    Yes. Fares from Richmond to Iowa are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $357 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Richmond to Iowa?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Richmond to Iowa have typically cost between $357 and $617.

  • What are the main airports serving Iowa?

    There are 12 airports in Iowa. 49% of KAYAK users choose Des Moines (DSM) as their arrival airport, while 39% choose Cedar Rapids (CID).

  • Which airlines fly nonstop from Richmond to Iowa?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from Richmond to Iowa. One-stop options include:

    • Delta
    • American Airlines
    • Southwest

  • Which destinations in Iowa can I fly nonstop from Richmond?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, there are no nonstop flights from Richmond to Iowa. The most popular destination you can reach with one stop is Des Moines.

  • Which cabin classes are available from Richmond to Iowa?

    On flights from Richmond to Iowa you can book Economy Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks around Iowa?

    Iowa is home to many popular sights. KAYAK travelers' favorites include:

    • UnityPoint Health - Des Moines
    • Science Center of Iowa
    • Hy Vee Hall
    • Scottish Rite Consistory Building

Your guide to booking Richmond to Iowa flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • Flexible with your dates? Fly in August to save some money. It's typically the cheapest month on this route, while flights in December will cost you the most.
  • Fly out on a Saturday to get the cheapest fares. Avoid Sunday flights, which are about 120% more expensive.
  • If you're watching your budget, fly into Cedar Rapids (CID) which has the lowest average airfare in the region. Just remember to budget for any onward travel by bus, car or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Des Moines, the most popular destination in Iowa. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular spots such as Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Dubuque.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Richmond to Iowa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Richmond to Iowa? 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8712 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
Airline reviews

Everything went smoothly, WiFi connection was strong. Time to upgrade the regional planes, we are all on top of each other. No room to comfortably do anything.

8.0 ExcellentElizabeth, Nov 2026
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Everything went smoothly, WiFi connection was strong. Time to upgrade the regional planes, we are all on top of each other. No room to comfortably do anything.

This flight was the flight we missed due to deltas delay at our first airport going TO Atlanta.

Very good- all went as planned. Flight was on time. Seating was a little sub , as always. Snacks and entertainment were basic. We arrived on time- no problems.

Flight attendants were great. Cheerful, upbeat and friendly. Jet, in particular, was fantastic.

Would have been better if there was a nonstop flight from Tampa to Norfolk or Tampa to New Port News.

The boarding process doesn't make sense since some people that will sit behind your rows are boarded before you and then they take up the luggage space above your head. I then have to wait for people to get off the plane before I can go back to get my luggage.

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

My Flight was cancelled and there was no other options available for me to Travel on that date and my options for the next day was all connecting flights that would have me in the airports all day before reaching my destination

I appreciate the crew and their hard work. In Atlanta, the ticket counter had 1 woman to do all the work. She was amazing. People weren’t happy they had to check their carry on roller bags, but she handled them well. She was cordial and worked quickly to get the passengers boarded.

I understand why there was a 40 minute delay, but we should have been offered snacks during that time. We weren’t offered it until later.

Awful!!!. I do not recommend United. The flight staff are unhappy and don't attempt to make the passengers feel comfortable or welcome. The food is not edible, and the seats are miserable. My expensive luggage was destroyed, and the ticket prices are too much for the experience.

Airline tickets are not cheap. You expect reliable competent service. Thanks to canceled flights and botched transfers we arrived at our destination two days late. This is not acceptable

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

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

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.

No food service almost missed because of first flight delays

It is a modern tragedy that any airline expects you to travel for 14 hours in such discomfort and that the only way to add comfort is exorbitant prices. I was in pain by the time we landed. Shameful.

Planes were on time, we were offered opportunities to take seats in exit aisles that had better leg room, tasks offs and landings were smooth, we were kept informed of flight status

Delays and cancellations. Mechanics weren’t on site. Replacement plane took hours to arrive although it should have arrived within 90 minutes. Flight back was cancelled. Ended up driving over 12 hours and wasting 3 days between everything.

They did not offer coffee on a 7am flight…awful!!

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.

The flight had a delay that made me being in a real rush to take the second flight. The delay was almost for 2 hours. They moved us from gate to gate in 4 times. Once I arrived to Philadelphia, I got to run thorough all the airport, as the train was already closed by that time. So I got sick with asthma for all the running I had to do. And I was the last one to board, when it was almost closed. So irresponsable with the people

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Flight overall was good. Landing was a little rough, but could be attributed to the rainy weather.

The free internet access did not work, so we had to purchase 2 Internet packages. Flight attendants were not proactive in checking in with first class patrons

Equipment swap led to 2+ hour delay on international flight. And to top it off, boarding took forever.

Wretched scheduling - they got themselves into a critical crew situation and didn’t try to address it until 15 minutes before they had to cancel my flight

Terrible. I hate flying with AA. There is always a high level of stress felt when I fly with them.

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