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$342+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Chesapeake, VA

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DSM — RIC
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Des Moines to Chesapeake are usually found in August or November, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Chesapeake

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Chesapeake (C6E). 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 January 21, 2025.

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August

Average price

$412
From Des Moines to Chesapeake
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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 January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/41:01 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/106:47 amORF - DSM
1 stop6h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$342
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sat 9/133:15 pmDSM - ORF
2 stops6h 56mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/205:15 pmORF - DSM
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$372
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 6/206:30 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Mon 6/236:05 pmORF - DSM
1 stop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 1/21$413
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/215:30 amDSM - ORF
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Sun 2/2312:45 pmORF - DSM
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$452
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Fri 3/213:54 pmDSM - ORF
2 stops16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/239:19 pmORF - DSM
3 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$462

Find flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

1:01 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Norfolk

Mon 2/10

6:47 am-12:11 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$342

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Fri 6/20

6:30 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 36m

Norfolk

Mon 6/23

6:05 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$413

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 2/4

3:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Norfolk

Mon 2/10

11:43 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 16m

$417

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Fri 2/21

5:30 am-7:25 pm

2 stops12h 55m

Norfolk

Sun 2/23

12:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$452

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Fri 3/21

3:54 pm-9:40 am

2 stops16h 46m

Norfolk

Sun 3/23

9:19 pm-11:15 pm

3 stops26h 56m

$462

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Chesapeake. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake is 46 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines and United Airlines from Des Moines to Chesapeake have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$266Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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