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$96+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Virginia

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RIC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$472
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Virginia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Virginia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 5/315:50 amDSM - GSO
1 stop4h 19mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/76:05 pmGSO - DSM
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 9/47:25 amDSM - GSO
1 stop5h 37mDelta
Sun 9/75:25 amGSO - DSM
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 4/16$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 6/276:30 amDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/22:54 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/17:25 amDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/58:24 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/272:20 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 17mDelta
Wed 7/26:05 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/16$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/276:47 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Wed 7/26:00 amIAD - DSM
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Deal found 4/16$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/136:45 amDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/205:02 amRDU - DSM
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$271
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/296:25 pmDSM - ROA
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Mon 5/1212:40 pmROA - DSM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/17$279
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/17:15 pmDSM - RDU
2 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/83:55 pmRDU - DSM
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 6/258:00 amDSM - RDU
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/19:23 amRDU - DSM
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 5/152:20 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/216:21 pmORF - DSM
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/297:00 amDSM - ROA
2 stops8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/125:03 pmROA - DSM
2 stops7h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$289

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Virginia 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Virginia that are best for you.

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Des Moines

Fly to

Virginia

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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

Sat 5/31

5:50 am-11:09 am

1 stop4h 19m

Greensboro/H. Point

Sat 6/7

6:05 pm-12:06 am

1 stop7h 01m

$227

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

7:25 am-2:02 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Greensboro/H. Point

Sun 9/7

5:25 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 49m

$249

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

6:30 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/2

2:54 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$257

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Thu 5/1

7:25 am-1:42 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Mon 5/5

8:24 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$259

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

2:20 pm-9:37 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/2

6:05 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 33m

$267

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 6/27

6:47 pm-12:33 am

1 stop4h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-9:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$267

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

6:45 am-12:42 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

5:02 am-12:21 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$271

Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM - ROA

DSMROA

Des Moines

Tue 4/29

6:25 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Roanoke

Mon 5/12

12:40 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$279

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 6/1

7:15 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops25h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/8

3:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$281

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 6/25

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/1

9:23 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$284

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Virginia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 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 Virginia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Virginia by month

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

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

Temperature in Virginia by month

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Virginia. 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. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Virginia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,280 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
7,917 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
8,667 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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
4,280 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    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 Virginia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Virginia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $100. Users have also found prices from $115 and $116 on Allegiant Air and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Virginia?

    While some choose either Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Des Moines - Raleigh-Durham, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Des Moines to Virginia.

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Virginia. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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