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$114+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Virginia Beach, VA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RIC
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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One-way from

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Virginia Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/144:04 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/216:21 pmORF - DSM
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/306:35 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Wed 6/41:00 pmORF - DSM
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 3/30$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/38:48 amDSM - ORF
2 stops12h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/74:50 pmORF - DSM
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$302
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Thu 5/153:45 pmDSM - ORF
2 stops17h 44mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:13 pmORF - DSM
2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 9/138:35 amDSM - ORF
1 stop3h 55mSouthwest
Sat 9/2011:45 amORF - DSM
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$347

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Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

4:04 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Norfolk

Wed 5/21

6:21 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$296

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Fri 5/30

6:35 pm-12:18 am

1 stop4h 43m

Norfolk

Wed 6/4

1:00 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$297

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

8:48 am-9:54 pm

2 stops12h 06m

Norfolk

Wed 5/7

4:50 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$302

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Thu 5/15

3:45 pm-10:29 am

2 stops17h 44m

Norfolk

Thu 5/22

12:13 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$338

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

8:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Norfolk

Sat 9/20

11:45 am-8:20 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$347

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

2:28 pm-2:16 pm

1 stop22h 48m

$114

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

7:00 am-2:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$149

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Wed 7/2

11:25 am-11:36 pm

2 stops11h 11m

$260

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia Beach (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia Beach 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 V1B?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Virginia Beach, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Virginia Beach by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Virginia Beach by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to Virginia Beach, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Virginia Beach per day. 3 airlines have flights to Virginia Beach from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia Beach (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$266Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$281Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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