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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Richmond (DSM - RIC) from $266

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — RIC
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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The best prices from Des Moines to Richmond Byrd Intl are usually found in July or February, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Richmond (RIC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Average price

$516

Round-trip from

$276
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Richmond, Virginia.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

To save up to 138% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 28 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia from $362 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $607 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

The best pricing can be found in the month of July. Prices to Richmond, Virginia from Des Moines average $416. You can even find prices in July for less than $416, as users have found deals to Richmond, Virginia from as low as $270. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Richmond, Virginia from Des Moines. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 23%.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to RIC?

It’s optimal to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 17% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Cheap Des Moines to Richmond flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Des Moines to Richmond specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Prices were last updated on June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Richmond in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Fri 6/216:40 amDSM - RIC
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/238:22 pmRIC - DSM
2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$342
Mon 7/84:02 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/126:14 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$346
Tue 7/29:54 amDSM - RIC
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/78:17 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$376
Fri 7/59:00 amDSM - RIC
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/86:35 amRIC - DSM
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$386
Fri 7/57:30 amDSM - RIC
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/86:35 amRIC - DSM
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$395
Fri 6/2112:45 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/238:22 pmRIC - DSM
2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$397
Fri 6/216:40 amDSM - RIC
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/2311:20 amRIC - DSM
3 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$405
Mon 7/227:30 amDSM - RIC
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/266:25 amRIC - DSM
2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$415
Mon 7/229:00 amDSM - RIC
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/266:25 amRIC - DSM
2 stops17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$428

Des Moines to Richmond 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Des Moines and Richmond in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Des Moines to Richmond in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Tue 9/243:19 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/24:54 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$266
Thu 9/193:22 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 9/277:32 amRIC - DSM
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$296
Sat 8/36:26 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/104:34 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$311
Tue 9/243:19 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/26:35 amRIC - DSM
2 stops10h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/5$341
Fri 6/216:40 amDSM - RIC
2 stops25h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/238:22 pmRIC - DSM
2 stops20h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$342
Mon 7/84:02 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/126:14 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/6$346
Tue 7/29:54 amDSM - RIC
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/78:17 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/4$376
Fri 7/59:00 amDSM - RIC
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/86:35 amRIC - DSM
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$386
Fri 7/57:30 amDSM - RIC
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/86:35 amRIC - DSM
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/5$395

Find flights from Des Moines to Richmond within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Richmond that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.

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Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

1 stop5h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/2

1 stop6h 26m

$266

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 9/19

1 stop5h 59m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 9/27

1 stop4h 33m

$296

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sat 8/3

1 stop4h 45m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 8/10

1 stop7h 29m

$311

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

1 stop5h 08m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/2

2 stops10h 39m

$341

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Fri 6/21

2 stops25h 38m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 6/23

2 stops20h 11m

$342

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 9/24

2 stops6h 48m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 10/2

2 stops10h 39m

$346

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 7/2

1 stop4h 56m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 7/7

1 stop5h 07m

$376

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Fri 7/5

2 stops23h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/8

2 stops16h 59m

$386

Des MoinesRichmond Byrd Intl

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Fri 7/5

1 stop12h 11m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 7/8

2 stops16h 59m

$395

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Richmond. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
Booking 27 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Richmond. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond

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Temperature and rainfall in Richmond by month

Plan your trip to Richmond by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

RIC

Temperature

37.4 - 78.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Richmond, Virginia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 37.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Richmond

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Richmond. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Richmond. Reviews last updated June 6, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, see what other customers have to say about American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,227 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,696 reviews

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $266, but on average you can expect to pay $412.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia is United Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $266 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $296. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia for 36% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What does DSM to RIC mean?

    This is defined as Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Richmond Byrd Intl Airport (RIC). Codes like Richmond Byrd Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Richmond that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Des Moines to Richmond flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Des Moines to Richmond with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Des Moines to Richmond flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Richmond that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Richmond flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Richmond?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Richmond.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Richmond?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Richmond by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Richmond that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Des Moines to Richmond offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Des Moines to Richmond?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Des Moines to Richmond flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia flight deals updated?

    The Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/6.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

    Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia (average of $276). Flying from Des Moines to Richmond, Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Des Moines to Richmond

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Richmond. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,050,429 searches. Data last updated June 6, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$304Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$351Average$578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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