Raleigh/Durham to Des Moines (RDU–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–DSM has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→DSM | ILM→DSM |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 1 |
| Weekly flights | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 57m | 2h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 74% | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to DSM
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
RDU to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to DSM is about 1 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 890 miles (1,433 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Charlotte Douglas and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILM).