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$136+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chesapeake, VA

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DSM — RIC
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$303
(Delta)

One-way from

$136
(American Airlines)

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August

Average price

$538
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Chesapeake. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:10 amDSM - ORF
1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/129:01 amORF - DSM
1 stop6h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/196:47 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Thu 6/261:48 pmORF - DSM
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/23$303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/26:00 amDSM - ORF
1 stop13h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/48:56 pmORF - DSM
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:24 amDSM - ORF
1 stop7h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1210:31 amORF - DSM
2 stops12h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$372
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Tue 6/106:25 amDSM - ORF
2 stops10h 25mSouthwest
Fri 6/135:40 amORF - DSM
2 stops5h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/23$452

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Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Thu 6/19

6:47 pm-12:24 am

1 stop4h 37m

Norfolk

Thu 6/26

1:48 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$303

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Fri 5/2

6:00 am-8:29 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Norfolk

Sun 5/4

8:56 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$309

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sun 6/29

3:34 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Norfolk

Wed 7/2

10:31 am-9:47 pm

2 stops12h 16m

$407

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

6:10 am-2:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Norfolk

Fri 6/13

1:55 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$448

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 6/10

6:25 am-5:50 pm

2 stops10h 25m

Norfolk

Fri 6/13

5:40 am-10:30 am

2 stops5h 50m

$452

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

5:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$136

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

6:24 am-1:57 pm

2 stops6h 33m

$189

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Deals found on 4/23

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Chesapeake in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to C6E?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Chesapeake. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake as you normally would.

Rainfall in Chesapeake by month

Plan your trip to Chesapeake by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chesapeake ranges from 2.9 - 5.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Chesapeake when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Chesapeake by month

Plan your trip to Chesapeake by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chesapeake, 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 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chesapeake

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chesapeake. 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 Chesapeake. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,286 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake?

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake. 3 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chesapeake per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Chesapeake in June is currently the most expensive (average of $372). 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 Chesapeake

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$249Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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