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

DSM — RIC
Nov 2 — Nov 91
Mon 11/2
Mon 11/9
1 adult, Economy
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Reviews of airlines servicing Chesapeake

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Chesapeake, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,631 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,280 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,124 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

  • 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. 4 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?

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

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Top 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Chesapeake

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$195Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$338Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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