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Flights from Des Moines to Raleigh

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Raleigh. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Atlanta, about 3h 38m door to door (102 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 38m
DSMRDUORD

Des Moines to Raleigh at a glance

Fastest journey3h 38mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Charlotte (CLT) RDU
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Fri08:15 DSM11:15 CLT1h 00m connection12:15 CLT12:53 RDUAmerican Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 38m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) RDU
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Fri16:15 DSM19:04 ATL0h 56m connection20:00 ATL21:08 RDUDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 53m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) RDU
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Tue11:30 DSM12:51 ORD1h 24m connection14:15 ORD16:58 RDUUnited Airlines
37 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 28m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) RDU
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon06:30 DSM07:51 BNA2h 39m connection10:30 BNA12:41 RDUAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 11m
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DSM Dallas (DFW) RDU
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Mon06:45 DSM08:32 DFW0h 58m connection09:30 DFW12:59 RDUAmerican Airlines
15 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 5h 14m
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DSM Orlando (MCO) RDU
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 53m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,450 km900 miles
Journey time
3h 38mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hRaleigh vs Des Moines
Currency in Raleigh
USD
Airports
DSM → RDU

Flights from Des Moines to Raleigh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Raleigh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Atlanta and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,450 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Raleigh?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Raleigh?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Raleigh?
Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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