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$101+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Des Moines (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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DSM
Jun 18 — Jun 251
Thu 6/18
Thu 6/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Virginia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 19, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/912:59 pm
RDU
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DSM
2 stops11h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/134:40 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:05 am
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop17h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/165:08 pm
DSM
-
RDU
2 stops30h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/912:59 pm
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops11h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/123:59 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop5h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/113:21 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop7h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/144:01 pm
DSM
-
RDU
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$258
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:45 pm
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop26h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/235:08 pm
DSM
-
RDU
2 stops37h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:05 am
RDU
-
DSM
1 stop17h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/176:07 pm
DSM
-
RDU
2 stops29h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1812:54 pm
RDU
-
DSM
2 stops11h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/224:07 pm
DSM
-
RDU
1 stop16h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 7/87:06 pm
ORF
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DSM
1 stop29h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/292:19 pm
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops20h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/18$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 8/206:00 am
CHO
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DSM
1 stop5h 34m
Delta
Mon 8/247:15 am
DSM
-
CHO
1 stop5h 45m
Delta
Deal found 5/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/257:48 pm
GSO
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DSM
1 stop5h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 7/111:34 pm
DSM
-
GSO
1 stop7h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 6/23:00 pm
CHO
-
DSM
1 stop7h 23m
American Airlines
Tue 6/97:10 am
DSM
-
CHO
1 stop6h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/18$324
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/113:51 pm
RIC
-
DSM
1 stop8h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 6/186:00 am
DSM
-
RIC
1 stop9h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$329

Find flight deals from Virginia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated May 19, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$220
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One-way from

$101
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

$526
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 May 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 7/8

7:06 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Des Moines

Wed 7/29

2:19 pm-11:21 am

2 stops20h 02m

$285

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/5

6:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Tue 8/11

2:40 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$291

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/15

6:25 am-12:16 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 8/18

8:00 am-4:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$299

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 8/17

4:05 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 8/20

2:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop8h 45m

$307

GreensboroDes Moines

GSO - DSM

GSODSM

Greensboro/H. Point

Fri 6/26

6:35 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

4:47 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$309

GreensboroDes Moines

GSO - DSM

GSODSM

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 6/25

7:48 pm-12:12 am

1 stop5h 24m

Des Moines

Sat 7/11

1:34 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$309

GreensboroDes Moines

GSO - DSM

GSODSM

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 9/10

6:55 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Des Moines

Tue 9/15

11:04 am-7:18 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$309

GreensboroDes Moines

GSO - DSM

GSODSM

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 7/2

3:27 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 7/18

1:34 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops9h 23m

$314

CharlottesvilleDes Moines

CHO - DSM

CHODSM

Charlottesville Albemarle

Fri 6/12

3:00 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Des Moines

Sun 6/14

7:10 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$324

RaleighDes Moines

RDU - DSM

RDUDSM

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/15

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop5h 13m

Des Moines

Sun 7/19

5:41 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 54m

$349

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Des Moines

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $118). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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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Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Virginia?

    Located just 3.6 mi from the city center, Des Moines (DSM) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Des Moines from Virginia.

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

    Departing from Virginia to Des Moines will take you 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 890 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to Des Moines one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $118. Allegiant Air flights start at $122 while deals on American Airlines start at $191 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to Des Moines?

    The most popular flight routes from Virginia to Des Moines are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines and Raleigh-Durham - Des Moines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $118). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 Virginia to Des Moines

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 May 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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