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$297+ Cheap flights from Virginia Beach, VA to Des Moines (DSM)

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia Beach to Des Moines

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July

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Cheapest flights from Virginia Beach to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/135:30 amORF - DSM
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Tue 5/205:25 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 2/20$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 5/156:15 amORF - DSM
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/208:07 amDSM - ORF
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$368
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Wed 5/142:25 pmORF - DSM
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Mon 5/196:00 amDSM - ORF
2 stops9h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 2/263:15 pmORF - DSM
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/46:00 amDSM - ORF
1 stop15h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$455

Find flights from Virginia Beach to Des Moines within your budget

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Virginia Beach

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Tue 5/13

5:30 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 46m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

5:25 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$297

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Thu 5/15

6:15 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

8:07 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$368

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 5/14

2:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

6:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$432

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Thu 5/15

8:24 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 5/19

6:45 am-2:44 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$487

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Deals found on 2/20

Best time to book a flight from Virginia Beach to Des Moines

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia Beach to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia Beach to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Virginia Beach to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 V1B to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia Beach to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia Beach to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. 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 Des Moines. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Virginia Beach to Des Moines, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Virginia Beach?

    Most people fly into Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight to Des Moines from Virginia Beach. On average, Des Moines has 0 inbound flights from Virginia Beach per day from 3 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia Beach to Des Moines 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 Virginia Beach to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia Beach to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Virginia Beach to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 Virginia Beach to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$245Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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