How long is the flight from Norfolk to Des Moines?

For as low as $293, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Norfolk in 6h 49m. 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 $331 round-trip. Delta is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Norfolk to Des Moines?

Before booking your flight from Norfolk to Des Moines check out the most popular airlines for this route: Delta, American Airlines or United Airlines.

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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?

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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.

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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 December 12, 2025.

Fri 12/266:30 amORF - DSM

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$485

Wed 12/176:05 amORF - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/213:14 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$677

Fri 12/263:01 pmORF - DSM

3 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/307:00 amDSM - ORF

3 stops30h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$1,482

Best flights from Norfolk to Des Moines
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Norfolk to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Sun 1/185:35 amORF - DSM

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Sat 1/2410:59 amDSM - ORF

1 stop5h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$293

Sun 1/186:45 amORF - DSM

2 stops16h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/245:58 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop26h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$335

Sun 1/1812:40 pmORF - DSM

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/245:45 amDSM - ORF

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$368

Thu 1/86:00 amORF - DSM

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:35 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$411

Fri 3/137:00 amORF - DSM

1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/2110:26 amDSM - ORF

1 stop10h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$376

Tue 5/55:50 amORF - DSM

1 stop4h 29mDelta

Mon 5/116:30 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop4h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/10

$387

Last-minute flights from Norfolk to Des Moines
Discover last-minute flight deals from Norfolk to Des Moines. Data last updated December 12, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 12/176:05 amORF - DSM

1 stop5h 48mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/213:14 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$677

Fri 12/266:30 amORF - DSM

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/303:14 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$485

Thu 1/86:00 amORF - DSM

1 stop9h 22mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/123:35 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$411

Sun 1/185:35 amORF - DSM

1 stop6h 49mDelta

Sat 1/2410:59 amDSM - ORF

1 stop5h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/11

$293

Sun 1/186:45 amORF - DSM

2 stops16h 24mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/245:58 pmDSM - ORF

1 stop26h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$335

Sun 1/1812:40 pmORF - DSM

2 stops9h 30mSouthwest

Sat 1/245:45 amDSM - ORF

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/11

$368

One-way flights from Norfolk to Des Moines
Search for one-way flight options from Norfolk to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

Mon 1/59:04 amORF - DSM

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$204

Mon 1/56:20 amORF - DSM

2 stops9h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$209

Mon 12/298:19 pmORF - DSM

1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$234

Mon 1/53:01 pmORF - DSM

3 stops51h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$247

Sat 12/273:01 pmORF - DSM

1 stop19h 21mFrontier

Deal found 12/10

$265

Sun 12/287:40 pmORF - DSM

2 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$269

Mon 12/292:04 pmORF - DSM

2 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/11

$278

Sun 12/286:00 amORF - DSM

1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9

$320

Sat 12/273:01 pmORF - DSM

2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/10

$382

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Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$293 (Delta)
One-way from	$204 (American Airlines)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$552

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ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sun 1/18

5:35 am-11:24 am

1 stop6h 49m

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

10:59 am-5:34 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$293

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sun 1/18

6:45 am-10:09 pm

2 stops16h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

5:58 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop26h 52m

$335

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sun 1/18

12:40 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops9h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

5:45 am-5:50 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$368

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Fri 3/13

7:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop28h 35m

Des Moines

Sat 3/21

10:26 am-9:47 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$376

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Tue 5/5

5:50 am-9:19 am

1 stop4h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

6:30 pm-12:04 am

1 stop4h 34m

$387

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-2:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

3:35 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$411

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 1/5

9:04 am-1:21 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$204

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 1/5

6:20 am-2:33 pm

2 stops9h 13m

$209

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 12/29

8:19 pm-12:37 am

1 stop5h 18m

$234

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 1/5

3:01 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops51h 23m

$247

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Norfolk-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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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 $171). Flying from Norfolk to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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 ORF to DSM?

When flying from Norfolk to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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

8,008 reviews

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

8,008 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,095 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,050 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,008 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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How long is the flight from Norfolk to Des Moines?
For as low as $293, Delta can have you in Des Moines from Norfolk in 6h 49m. 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 $331 round-trip. Delta is priced at 46% 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 $171). Flying from Norfolk to Des Moines in March is currently the most expensive (average of $552). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$270	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$331	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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