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$219+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Virginia Beach, VA

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RIC
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$219
(American Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$326
From Des Moines to Virginia Beach
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Virginia Beach
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/186:22 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/256:26 amORF - DSM
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/256:00 amDSM - ORF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/18:30 amORF - DSM
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/42:19 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 11/61:42 pmORF - DSM
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/188:00 amDSM - ORF
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/256:15 amORF - DSM
1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/2310:41 amDSM - ORF
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/267:05 amORF - DSM
1 stop6h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 11/223:32 pmDSM - ORF
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/47:02 amORF - DSM
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$326
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:00 amDSM - ORF
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/3011:14 amORF - DSM
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$333
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/41:05 pmDSM - ORF
2 stops9h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/66:35 amORF - DSM
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2511:31 amDSM - ORF
3 stops11h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/16:35 amORF - DSM
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$339

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Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Norfolk

Sat 11/1

8:30 am-12:38 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$220

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Thu 9/18

6:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Norfolk

Sun 9/21

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$298

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Thu 9/25

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

Norfolk

Wed 10/1

3:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$321

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 10/11

11:31 am-11:32 pm

2 stops11h 01m

Norfolk

Sat 10/18

8:08 am-4:17 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$322

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 11/22

3:32 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Norfolk

Thu 12/4

7:02 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$326

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-2:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

Norfolk

Tue 9/30

11:14 am-4:49 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$333

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

5:45 am-11:27 pm

3 stops16h 42m

Norfolk

Thu 11/6

6:35 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$339

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

11:31 am-11:32 pm

3 stops11h 01m

Norfolk

Sat 11/1

6:35 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$339

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-1:42 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$318

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

Tue 9/23

1:10 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$323

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia Beach (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to V1B?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 11, 2025.

When flying from Des Moines to Virginia Beach, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia Beach

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Virginia Beach. 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 Virginia Beach. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Virginia Beach, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Des Moines to Virginia Beach, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Virginia Beach per day. 3 airlines have flights to Virginia Beach from Des Moines on a regular basis.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Virginia Beach will take you 5h 05m. The distance from Des Moines to Virginia Beach is about 985 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia Beach (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia Beach in March is currently the most expensive (average of $351). 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 Des Moines to Virginia Beach

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Virginia Beach. 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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