Des Moines

$163+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Des Moines (DSM)

RIC — DSM
Nov 2 — Nov 91
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Des Moines

Tue 10/278:00 am -
1 stop5h 23m
Tue 11/311:09 am -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 9/29$325
Sat 12/125:32 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Mon 12/144:53 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 10/1$325
Sat 12/123:10 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Mon 12/146:00 am -
2 stops10h 25m
Deal found 10/1$336
Tue 10/275:51 pm -
1 stop5h 04m
Tue 11/38:00 am -
1 stop4h 26m
Deal found 9/29$339
Thu 10/1510:42 pm -
1 stop16h 11m
Mon 10/192:49 pm -
1 stop25h 14m
Deal found 9/30$350
Fri 11/62:25 pm -
1 stop5h 49m
Mon 11/92:48 pm -
1 stop7h 48m
Deal found 9/30$350
Wed 12/97:00 am -
2 stops7h 35m
Wed 12/236:16 pm -
1 stop5h 05m
Deal found 9/28$355
Tue 12/88:30 pm -
2 stops45h 16m
Wed 12/234:19 pm -
1 stop22h 06m
Deal found 9/28$358
Wed 12/97:21 pm -
2 stops22h 25m
Wed 12/234:19 pm -
1 stop22h 06m
Deal found 9/28$366
Sat 10/176:23 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Wed 10/216:00 am -
1 stop4h 57m
Deal found 10/2$369
Tue 10/136:38 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Sat 10/174:07 pm -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 9/28$369
Mon 11/166:06 am -
1 stop5h 13m
Mon 11/162:59 pm -
1 stop4h 29m
Deal found 9/28$371

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$426
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From Virginia to Des Moines
One-way flight from Virginia to Des Moines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/14

3:25 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 12/14

6:05 am-2:15 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$168

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sat 10/31

6:15 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$168

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sat 3/20

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 11/25

2:35 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/17

9:32 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$231

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 11/25

1:25 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$242

RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/17

11:30 am-11:00 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$248
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RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Fri 12/18

8:12 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$257

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Sat 10/10

6:20 am-12:32 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$305

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $367). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Virginia to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Virginia to Des Moines flights typically cost between $400 and $504 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $325 on American Airlines (Oct 27-Nov 3).

Related info for your journey

  • 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 5h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 985 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 $158. American Airlines flights start at $177 while deals on Southwest start at $195 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Des Moines (average of $367). Flying from Virginia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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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Alternative routes for Virginia to Des Moines

Top 3 airlines flying from Virginia to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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