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Flights from Raleigh to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Raleigh to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Chicago, about 3h 46m door to door (251 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 46m
Raleigh to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 46mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Chicago
Best ways to fly from Raleigh to Des Moines
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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RDU Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Mon15:45 RDU16:26 CLT1h 04m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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RDU Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Thu11:30 RDU12:27 ORD0h 48m connection13:15 ORD14:21 DSMUnited Airlines
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RDU Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:30 RDU08:34 ATL0h 56m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
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RDU Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun14:30 RDU16:08 DFW0h 52m connection17:00 DFW18:37 DSMAmerican Airlines
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RDU Nashville (BNA) DSM
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Wed20:30 RDU20:45 BNA10h 30m connection07:15 BNA08:38 DSMSouthwest Airlines + Allegiant Air
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RDU Orlando (MCO) DSM
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air, Breeze Airways
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 46mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Raleigh
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- RDU → DSM
Flights from Raleigh to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Raleigh to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Chicago and Atlanta. 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 Raleigh to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,450 km.
Where do you change planes between Raleigh and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Raleigh and Des Moines?
Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Raleigh and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Raleigh.
