$128+ Cheap flights from Virginia Beach, VA to Des Moines (DSM)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DSM
Oct 18 — Oct 251
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Virginia Beach to Des MoinesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 18, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 18, 2026.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Mon 11/97:28 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Deal found 9/15![Delta logo]()
$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/512:15 pm -
1 stop6h 13m
Mon 11/93:24 pm -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$318
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:01 pm -
1 stop7h 34m
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 11/46:00 am -
1 stop5h 10m
Sun 11/811:28 am -
1 stop4h 52m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$336
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/55:59 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
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1 stop4h 52m
Deal found 9/15![American Airlines logo]()
$353
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 11/42:25 pm -
1 stop5h 49m
Sun 11/86:54 pm -
1 stop4h 51m
Deal found 9/17![Delta logo]()
$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/57:00 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Mon 10/125:10 am -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$373
Best flights from Virginia Beach to Des MoinesDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Virginia Beach to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Virginia Beach to Des Moines that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:01 pm -
1 stop7h 34m
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$335
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 11/66:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Mon 11/92:59 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Deal found 9/13![Delta logo]()
$417
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/912:10 pm -
2 stops11h 00m
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2 stops9h 35m
Deal found 9/16![Southwest logo]()
$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/56:00 am -
2 stops12h 28m
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1 stop8h 49m
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$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 11/46:00 am -
2 stops12h 28m
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1 stop8h 49m
Deal found 9/17![United Airlines logo]()
$447
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Fri 11/68:00 am -
1 stop9h 07m
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2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 9/13![United Airlines logo]()
$478
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:15 am -
2 stops7h 19m
Sun 10/46:00 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 9/15![United Airlines logo]()
$522
Last-minute flights from Virginia Beach to Des MoinesDiscover last-minute flight deals from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Data last updated September 18, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/16:00 am -
1 stop4h 38m
Mon 10/52:46 pm -
1 stop7h 52m
Deal found 9/16![Delta logo]()
$414
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 10/57:00 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
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1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/96:17 pm -
1 stop6h 41m
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1 stop7h 33m
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$411
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Mon 10/126:25 am -
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2 stops15h 35m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$448
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/205:01 pm -
1 stop7h 34m
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop5h 15m
Deal found 9/16![United Airlines logo]()
$335
One-way flights from Virginia Beach to Des MoinesSearch for one-way flight options from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Virginia Beach to Des Moines. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 18, 2026.
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 12/123:10 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![Southwest logo]()
$128
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 11/25:25 pm -
1 stop6h 08m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Delta logo]()
$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/287:00 am -
2 stops35h 02m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$159
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/224:57 pm -
2 stops30h 11m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/287:50 am -
1 stop4h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$196
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/126:00 am -
2 stops8h 28m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/14![American Airlines logo]()
$201
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 11/23:30 pm -
2 stops8h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/13![Southwest logo]()
$202
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Thu 10/227:59 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![American Airlines logo]()
$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/23:44 pm -
3 stops47h 11m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 12/127:19 pm -
3 stops52h 02m
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Deal found 9/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$265
Find flight deals from Virginia Beach to Des Moines
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia Beach to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated September 18, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $289 (Delta) |
One-way from | $128 (Southwest) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $324 |
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Norfolk
Sat 12/12
3:10 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop5h 30m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$128
NorfolkDes Moines
ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Mon 11/2
5:25 pm-10:33 pm
1 stop6h 08m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$154
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ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Wed 10/28
7:00 am-5:02 pm
2 stops35h 02m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$159
NorfolkDes Moines
ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Thu 10/22
4:57 pm-10:08 pm
2 stops30h 11m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$182
NorfolkDes Moines
ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Mon 11/2
3:30 pm-11:00 pm
2 stops8h 30m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$214
NorfolkDes Moines
ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Mon 11/2
3:44 pm-1:55 pm
3 stops47h 11m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$237
NorfolkDes Moines
ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Sat 12/12
7:19 pm-10:21 pm
3 stops52h 02m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$265
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NorfolkDes Moines
ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Sat 9/26
5:01 pm-9:23 pm
1 stop5h 22m
Des Moines
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-1:00 am
Nonstop0h 00m
$305
NorfolkDes Moines
ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Tue 10/20
5:01 pm-11:35 pm
1 stop7h 34m
Des Moines
Wed 10/21
6:00 am-12:15 pm
1 stop5h 15m
$335
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ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines
ORFDSM
Norfolk
Fri 11/6
6:00 am-9:42 am
1 stop4h 42m
Des Moines
Mon 11/9
2:59 pm-10:35 pm
1 stop6h 36m
$417
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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 September 18, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Virginia Beach to Des Moines, such as Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJennifer,Sep 2026
ORD - LGA
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJennifer,Sep 2026
ORD - LGA
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJennifer,Sep 2026
ORD - LGA
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJennifer,Sep 2026
ORD - LGA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
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| Cheapest$285 | Average$482 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$316 | Average$461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$324 | Average$536 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |