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$171+ Cheap flights from Virginia Beach, VA to Iowa

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 4/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — DSM
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia Beach to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Virginia Beach to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia Beach to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 31, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Sat 4/115:50 pm
ORF
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MLI
1 stop5h 40m
Delta
Tue 4/145:12 pm
MLI
-
ORF
1 stop6h 25m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/64:45 pm
ORF
-
CID
1 stop5h 49m
United Airlines
Sun 2/86:35 am
CID
-
ORF
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/67:26 pm
ORF
-
CID
1 stop4h 39m
American Airlines
Sun 2/83:22 pm
CID
-
ORF
2 stops6h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/29$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 2/144:55 pm
ORF
-
MLI
1 stop5h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 2/183:52 pm
MLI
-
ORF
1 stop4h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 4/215:00 pm
ORF
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OMA
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Thu 4/233:22 pm
OMA
-
ORF
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$347
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Fri 2/136:45 am
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops14h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/193:32 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sat 2/146:25 am
ORF
-
CID
1 stop6h 50m
United Airlines
Wed 2/188:00 am
CID
-
ORF
1 stop5h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/29$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 2/1211:46 am
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops12h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/193:32 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/266:28 pm
ORF
-
OMA
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Sun 3/15:17 pm
OMA
-
ORF
1 stop5h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/30$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 2/134:55 pm
ORF
-
OMA
1 stop6h 04m
United Airlines
Mon 2/161:50 pm
OMA
-
ORF
1 stop8h 09m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$379
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/136:25 am
ORF
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OMA
1 stop4h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 2/1711:26 am
OMA
-
ORF
2 stops11h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$384
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 4/2712:22 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop6h 23m
Delta
Thu 5/76:41 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop5h 07m
Delta
Deal found 1/31$387

Find flight deals from Virginia Beach to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia Beach to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated January 31, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$171
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$766
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia Beach to Iowa 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 January 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia Beach to Iowa that are best for you.

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NorfolkMoline

ORF - MLI

ORFMLI

Norfolk

Sat 4/11

5:50 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/14

5:12 pm-12:37 am

1 stop6h 25m

$269

NorfolkCedar Rapids

ORF - CID

ORFCID

Norfolk

Sat 2/14

4:55 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/18

1:10 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$344

NorfolkMoline

ORF - MLI

ORFMLI

Norfolk

Sat 2/14

4:55 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/18

3:52 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$344

NorfolkOmaha

ORF - OMA

ORFOMA

Norfolk

Tue 4/21

5:00 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/23

3:22 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$347

NorfolkMoline

ORF - MLI

ORFMLI

Norfolk

Fri 2/13

6:25 am-10:11 am

1 stop4h 46m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/17

3:52 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$349

NorfolkOmaha

ORF - OMA

ORFOMA

Norfolk

Thu 2/26

6:28 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/1

5:17 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 42m

$369

NorfolkOmaha

ORF - OMA

ORFOMA

Norfolk

Sat 2/14

4:55 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

3:22 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$379

NorfolkOmaha

ORF - OMA

ORFOMA

Norfolk

Fri 2/13

6:25 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 54m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/17

11:26 am-11:34 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$384

NorfolkOmaha

ORF - OMA

ORFOMA

Norfolk

Fri 2/13

4:55 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/16

3:22 pm-11:33 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$384

NorfolkDes Moines

ORF - DSM

ORFDSM

Norfolk

Mon 4/27

12:22 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

6:41 pm-12:48 am

1 stop5h 07m

$387

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia Beach to Iowa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia Beach to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia Beach to Iowa (average of $171). Flying from Virginia Beach to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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 Iowa. Reviews last updated January 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Virginia Beach to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,219 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,213 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,130 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Virginia Beach to Iowa. 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 Virginia Beach to Iowa?

    A quick flight from Virginia Beach to Iowa can take about 5h 40m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $269. Airlines will cover a distance of 826 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia Beach to Iowa?

    Most travelers choose Norfolk - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Norfolk - Moline Quad-City or Norfolk - Des Moines when deciding on the best route from Virginia Beach to Iowa.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia Beach to Iowa (average of $171). Flying from Virginia Beach to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $352). 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 Beach to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Virginia Beach to Iowa. 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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