How to get from Des Moines to Raleigh: connecting flights, about 6h 34m total

Flights from Des Moines to Raleigh

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Best fares from Des Moines to Raleigh

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Cheapest one-way $231 19 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $231 Sat, 19 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $231

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 6h 34m
two tickets, via New York: $156
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 901 mi (1,450 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

6h 34m

with the connection

Des Moines to Atlanta flight 2h 9m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Raleigh flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $292

Via Chicago

6h 52m

with the connection

Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Raleigh flight 2h 12m

two ticketsfrom $196

Via Washington

6h 52m

with the connection

Des Moines to Washington flight 2h 35m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Ronald Reagan National. Departure to Raleigh: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to Raleigh flight 1h 17m

Via New York

7h 31m

with the connection

Des Moines to New York flight 2h 38m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Raleigh: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.

New York to Raleigh flight 1h 53m

two ticketsfrom $156

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Des Moines to cities closest to Raleigh

Des Moines to Washington Washington: 232 mi (374 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 35m Des Moines to Atlanta Atlanta: 355 mi (572 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 9m from $261 Des Moines to New York New York: 423 mi (681 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 38m from $98 Des Moines to Tampa Tampa: 585 mi (942 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 43m Des Moines to Boston Boston: 610 mi (981 km) from Raleigh, flight 2h 45m from $490 Des Moines to Chicago Chicago: 641 mi (1,032 km) from Raleigh, flight 1h 40m from $108

To Raleigh from cities closest to Des Moines

Minneapolis to Raleigh Minneapolis: 235 mi (378 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 36m Chicago to Raleigh Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 12m from $102 Memphis to Raleigh Memphis: 485 mi (781 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 56m Nashville to Raleigh Nashville: 525 mi (845 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 35m from $149 Detroit to Raleigh Detroit: 546 mi (878 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 43m from $136 Columbus to Raleigh Columbus: 567 mi (912 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 25m from $74

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to Raleigh?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to Raleigh?

Via Atlanta: 2h 9m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 6h 34m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Des Moines to Raleigh with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via New York from $156. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and Raleigh?

Atlanta (6h 34m total), Chicago (6h 52m total), Washington (6h 52m total) and New York (7h 31m total).

How far is Raleigh from Des Moines?

901 mi (1,450 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.