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$97+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Virginia

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DSM — RIC
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$97
(Mytrip)

Popular in

April

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August

Average price

$591
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Virginia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Virginia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/411:04 amDSM - GSO
1 stop4h 26mDelta
dom. 9/76:55 amGSO - DSM
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/28$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/272:01 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop6h 46mAmerican Airlines
mar. 6/36:14 pmCHO - DSM
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/274:18 pmDSM - CHO
1 stop5h 55mDelta
mar. 6/35:52 amCHO - DSM
2 stops7h 35mDelta
Deal found 4/28$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 5/1311:26 amDSM - GSO
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
sáb. 5/175:34 pmGSO - DSM
1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
mar. 5/276:25 amDSM - CHO
2 stops6h 25mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/32:39 pmCHO - DSM
2 stops10h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 5/273:38 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
mar. 6/38:00 amRDU - DSM
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 8/57:07 amDSM - ORF
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/121:01 pmORF - DSM
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 7/305:17 pmDSM - RIC
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
mar. 8/51:13 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$271
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/122:28 pmDSM - ORF
2 stops19h 01mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/1512:13 pmORF - DSM
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/306:35 pmDSM - RDU
1 stop4h 44mDelta
mié. 6/45:55 amRDU - DSM
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Deal found 4/29$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/1012:00 pmDSM - ROA
2 stops8h 49mDelta
mar. 5/1312:40 pmROA - DSM
1 stop7h 26mDelta
Deal found 4/29$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 6/135:32 pmDSM - ROA
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
vie. 6/206:18 pmROA - DSM
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$295

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to Virginia that are best for you.

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Virginia

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Return

Price

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

jue. 9/4

11:04 am-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Greensboro/H. Point

dom. 9/7

6:55 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 19m

$249

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

mar. 5/27

2:01 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Charlottesville Albemarle

mar. 6/3

6:14 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$249

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

mar. 5/27

4:18 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Charlottesville Albemarle

mar. 6/3

5:52 am-12:27 pm

2 stops7h 35m

$254

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

mar. 5/13

11:26 am-4:53 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Greensboro/H. Point

sáb. 5/17

5:34 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$259

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM - CHO

DSMCHO

Des Moines

mar. 5/27

6:25 am-1:50 pm

2 stops6h 25m

Charlottesville Albemarle

mar. 6/3

2:39 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$259

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

mar. 8/5

7:07 am-12:41 pm

1 stop4h 34m

Norfolk

mar. 8/12

1:01 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$271

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

mar. 5/27

3:38 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 6/3

8:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$271

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

mié. 7/30

5:17 pm-12:07 am

1 stop5h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

mar. 8/5

1:13 pm-7:23 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$271

Des MoinesNorfolk

DSM - ORF

DSMORF

Des Moines

lun. 5/12

2:28 pm-10:29 am

2 stops19h 01m

Norfolk

jue. 5/15

12:13 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 42m

$274

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

vie. 5/30

6:35 pm-12:19 am

1 stop4h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 6/4

5:55 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 42m

$284

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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 VA?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to Virginia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Virginia as you normally would.

Rainfall in Virginia by month

Plan your trip to Virginia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Virginia ranges from 2.9 - 5.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.8 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Virginia when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Virginia by month

Plan your trip to Virginia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Virginia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Virginia. 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. Reviews last updated abril 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Virginia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
734 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

    Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Virginia.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $100. Users have also found prices from $136 and $136 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Virginia?

    While some choose either Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Des Moines - Norfolk, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Des Moines to Virginia.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia (average of $281). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $367). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to Virginia. 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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