Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
The timezone in Durham is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Des Moines.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your DSM to RDU flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DSM and RDU:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
89 € is the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Return flights start at 212 €. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from DSM to RDU, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport has an excellent on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from DSM land on schedule 80.45% of the time.
Central Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DSM:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider booking a hotel near RDU if you're catching a late Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and discover more of Durham and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is roughly 23 kilometres from central Durham. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Durham in May.
Lock in your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DSM to RDU in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its top attractions. From NASCAR Hall of Fame to Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Baltimore is another well-known destination in United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No journey is complete without experiencing Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.
