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$206+ 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 8/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORF — DSM
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/1312:59 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/165:12 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop17h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/22$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/243:00 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Mon 8/315:10 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Mon 8/245:02 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 8/316:00 am
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops7h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$330
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 8/271:05 pm
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops10h 05m
Southwest
Tue 9/16:10 am
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 8/216:45 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop4h 25m
Southwest
Mon 8/245:40 am
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop5h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/25$358
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 12/245:30 am
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 48m
Delta
Mon 1/45:15 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop5h 59m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$367
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/43:00 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Sun 9/61:55 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Tue 11/312:26 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Wed 11/43:15 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$397

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$206
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$446
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One-way flight from Norfolk to Des Moines
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Norfolk to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Thu 8/13

12:59 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Des Moines

Sun 8/16

5:12 pm-11:19 am

1 stop17h 07m

$284
Quickest round-trip

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Fri 8/21

6:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Des Moines

Mon 8/24

5:40 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$358

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 8/24

10:41 am-5:28 pm

2 stops7h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$368

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Fri 9/4

1:01 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 9/6

7:53 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$372

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Tue 11/3

12:26 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 11/4

3:15 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$397
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sat 8/15

7:06 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop29h 13m

$273

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Deals found on 7/25

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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 July.
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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 July 27, 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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

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 $358, Southwest can have you in Des Moines from Norfolk in 4h 25m. 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 American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $208 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $248 and $285 round-trip. American Airlines is priced at 54% 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.

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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 July 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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