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$163+ Cheap flights from Virginia to Iowa

RIC — DSM
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to Iowa

Mon 12/78:28 pm -
1 stop4h 31m
Mon 12/143:01 pm -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 11/8$320
Sat 12/57:26 pm -
1 stop5h 04m
Sat 12/129:23 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 11/5$325
Thu 12/175:32 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Tue 12/226:11 pm -
1 stop4h 31m
Deal found 11/5$325
Mon 11/236:06 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Mon 12/145:04 pm -
1 stop6h 01m
Deal found 11/8$335
Tue 12/18:00 am -
1 stop7h 13m
Wed 12/165:29 pm -
1 stop5h 18m
Deal found 11/8$347
Sun 12/610:23 am -
1 stop24h 27m
Sun 12/139:07 am -
2 stops46h 06m
Deal found 11/6$348
Wed 12/210:16 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Wed 12/911:59 am -
1 stop4h 27m
Deal found 11/4$349
Tue 12/18:16 pm -
1 stop5h 03m
Wed 12/169:23 am -
2 stops6h 19m
Deal found 11/8$352
Wed 12/24:56 pm -
2 stops7h 13m
Wed 12/95:05 am -
2 stops10h 06m
Deal found 11/4$359
Thu 11/267:11 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Wed 12/28:00 am -
1 stop7h 42m
Deal found 11/8$364
Fri 12/45:32 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Sun 12/64:53 pm -
1 stop5h 58m
Deal found 11/4$364
Mon 11/237:58 pm -
1 stop5h 00m
Mon 12/145:05 am -
2 stops9h 22m
Deal found 11/8$369

Find flight deals from Virginia to Iowa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$315
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$163
(KAYAK)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$449
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From Virginia to Iowa
One-way flight from Virginia to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($31 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/2

12:46 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop6h 22m

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

Thu 12/3

5:16 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Thu 12/3

5:25 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163
Quickest round-trip

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 12/30

4:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 12/2

1:28 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Wed 12/2

6:00 am-2:14 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$168

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF Norfolk - DSM Des Moines

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-2:14 pm

2 stops9h 14m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$178

RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/3

6:30 am-2:14 pm

2 stops8h 44m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/2

6:05 am-8:50 pm

3 stops15h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$241

RichmondDes Moines

RIC Richmond Byrd Intl - DSM Des Moines

RICDSM

Richmond Byrd Intl

Thu 12/3

6:05 am-8:50 pm

3 stops15h 45m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$241

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Virginia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Iowa (average of $346). Flying from Virginia to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Iowa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Virginia to Iowa flights typically cost between $444 and $513 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $325 on American Airlines (Dec 5-Dec 12).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Virginia to Iowa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Virginia to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Virginia to Iowa in 5h 14m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 895 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $158. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Virginia to Iowa for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to Iowa?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia to Iowa 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 Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to Iowa (average of $346). Flying from Virginia to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$274Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$306Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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