Raleigh/Durham to Des Moines (RDU–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 890 mi 1h 57m nonstop -1h behind 53 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and DSM, connecting options are available through 53 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,402
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
890 mi / 1,433 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 57m.
Getting to RDU

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.

Facts

RDU–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance890 mi / 1,433 km
Flight time1h 57m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 57m. The route covers 890 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AGS, GMU, MKE, STL, CVG, IAD, CLE, MEM, SBN, DAL, TEB, PIT, YYZ, ACY, NAS, SFB, APA, BWI, MCO, HOU, APF, MRK, PGD, SRQ, PBI, MSY, PSP, PDX, YVR, ATL, PHL, IAH, LGA, JWN, LAS, BNA, DTW, MIA, CLT, MDW, DCA, ORD, MSP, DEN, EWR, DFW, FLL, BOS, AUS, PHX, RSW, LAX and SNA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from DSM to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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 ranges from 1 hours 57 minutes. The route covers a distance of 890 miles (1,433 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via AGS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.