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$178+ Cheap flights from Norfolk to Des Moines (ORF - DSM)

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORF — DSM
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Norfolk to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Norfolk to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Norfolk to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/258:41 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop17h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/286:56 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop21h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 4/276:13 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 05m
American Airlines
Wed 4/292:02 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$337
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 5/166:15 am
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops9h 09m
United Airlines
Sat 5/2311:23 am
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop5h 04m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/11$351
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 6/26:43 am
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Thu 6/111:37 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 56m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/9$353
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 6/105:16 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Wed 6/171:48 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop7h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$371
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 6/106:00 am
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 27m
United Airlines
Wed 6/175:00 am
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops8h 17m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$376
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 6/103:00 pm
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops8h 45m
Southwest
Wed 6/175:20 am
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops8h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$383
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 6/26:25 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Thu 6/114:40 pm
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops5h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$386
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/258:41 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop17h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/296:30 am
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops27h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$391

Find flight deals from Norfolk to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Norfolk (ORF) to Des Moines (DSM). 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 March 13, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$310
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$178
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$588
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Norfolk to Des Moines 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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Norfolk to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sat 5/16

5:14 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

3:01 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$346

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 27m

Des Moines

Wed 6/17

5:00 am-2:17 pm

2 stops8h 17m

$376

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Tue 6/2

6:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Thu 6/11

4:40 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops5h 55m

$386

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sat 5/2

5:14 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 5/5

3:20 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$407

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Tue 3/31

5:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

8:04 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$431
Quickest round-trip

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Fri 6/12

7:15 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 6/15

4:40 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$435
Cheapest one-way

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 4/27

6:13 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$178

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 5/11

5:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops6h 40m

$183

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 4/27

6:11 am-12:29 pm

2 stops7h 18m

$218

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Fri 7/10

12:15 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$219

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Deals found on 3/8

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Compare providers for flights from Norfolk to Des Moines

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Norfolk to Des Moines in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Norfolk-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Norfolk-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Norfolk-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Norfolk-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Norfolk-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Norfolk to Des Moines

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Des Moines from Norfolk with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Norfolk to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to Des Moines (average of $165). Flying from Norfolk to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $441). 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.

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 March 13, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Norfolk to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,287 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,287 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,287 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,418 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,287 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,449 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,287 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Norfolk to Des Moines?

    For as low as $386, United Airlines can have you in Des Moines from Norfolk in 4h 45m. The distance between Norfolk and Des Moines is about 985 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Norfolk to Des Moines round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Norfolk to Des Moines is Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $236 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and United Airlines, starting at $270 and $283 round-trip. Delta is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Norfolk to Des Moines (average of $165). Flying from Norfolk to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $441). 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 Norfolk to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Norfolk 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$270Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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