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$169+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Norfolk (DSM - ORF)

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — ORF
Apr 11 — Apr 181
Sat 4/11
Sat 4/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Norfolk

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Norfolk
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Norfolk. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 4/83:27 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 41m
United Airlines
Wed 4/1510:15 am
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop5h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/9$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/95:35 am
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Wed 5/136:25 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$328
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/47:00 am
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop6h 16m
American Airlines
Tue 4/71:49 pm
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/95:35 am
DSM
-
ORF
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Tue 5/124:25 pm
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/9$338
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Tue 4/213:15 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Tue 4/284:25 pm
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops6h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$342
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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.
Mon 4/202:16 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop7h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 4/227:06 am
ORF
-
DSM
1 stop7h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$346
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 3/1910:40 am
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop20h 05m
Frontier
Sun 3/2212:35 pm
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops31h 41m
Frontier
Deal found 3/10$348
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 4/231:10 pm
DSM
-
ORF
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Sat 4/256:11 am
ORF
-
DSM
2 stops7h 18m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/8$351

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Norfolk

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Norfolk (ORF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$395
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to Norfolk 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 March 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Norfolk that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

5:35 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 15m

Norfolk

Wed 5/13

6:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$328

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 4/25

6:40 am-4:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Norfolk

Sat 5/2

7:55 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 35m

$342

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 4/21

5:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Norfolk

Tue 4/28

12:45 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$347

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

6:20 am-4:43 pm

2 stops9h 23m

Norfolk

Wed 4/8

5:05 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$352
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 7/28

5:20 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

Norfolk

Sat 8/1

8:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 20m

$397

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

1:35 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Norfolk

Wed 5/6

8:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop9h 15m

$398

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

11:23 am-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Norfolk

Sat 6/6

8:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$407
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

2:02 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$169

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Thu 5/7

7:34 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$178

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

3:21 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops7h 19m

$200

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Deals found on 3/11

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Norfolk

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Norfolk in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Norfolk flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Norfolk flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Norfolk flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Norfolk flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Norfolk flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Norfolk

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Norfolk from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Norfolk

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Norfolk (average of $208). Flying from Des Moines to Norfolk in February is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 Norfolk

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk. Reviews last updated March 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Norfolk, such as Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

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
8,286 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

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
7.1
Good
11,432 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,286 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Overall

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 Des Moines to Norfolk. 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 Des Moines to Norfolk?

    Southwest and United Airlines can get you from Des Moines to Norfolk in just under 4h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 08m. The distance from Des Moines to Norfolk is about 985 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Norfolk round-trip?

    According to our current data, Delta ($236), and American Airlines ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Des Moines to Norfolk. You may be able to fly from Des Moines to Norfolk for 44% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Norfolk (average of $208). Flying from Des Moines to Norfolk in February is currently the most expensive (average of $379). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Norfolk

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Norfolk. 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 March 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$236Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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