United AirlinesDepart05:00
Sat, Dec 19DSM → RDU
3h 57m · 1 stop
$231one way, per person
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- Cheapest fare
- $231
- Cheapest month
- December
- Direct flights
- Not recently
- Quickest trip
- 3h 57m
United Airlines · Sat, Dec 19
from $231
Usually 1+ stop
1,450 km
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Cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh
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Cheapest dates in December 2026
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About flights from Des Moines to Raleigh
Des Moines (DSM) and Raleigh (RDU) are about 1,450 km apart. We haven't seen direct fares on this route recently, so expect at least one stop; the quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 57m. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $231, and December 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?
The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $231 with United Airlines, departing Saturday, December 19, 2026.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?
December 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $231 one way.
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Raleigh?
We haven't seen direct fares recently, so most journeys include at least one stop.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?
The quickest journey we've seen takes about 3h 57m. Des Moines and Raleigh are around 1,450 km apart.
Which airlines fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?
Recent fares on this route were with United Airlines.
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