Virginia

$163+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Virginia

DSM — RIC
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Virginia

Mon 11/235:30 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Tue 12/15:32 am -
1 stop5h 18m
Deal found 11/1$325
Sat 12/129:23 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Sat 12/198:12 pm -
1 stop4h 46m
Deal found 11/2$325
Mon 11/236:05 am -
2 stops7h 07m
Tue 12/112:15 pm -
1 stop5h 59m
Deal found 11/1$330
Wed 12/22:05 pm -
2 stops7h 56m
Wed 12/97:00 am -
2 stops7h 35m
Deal found 11/2$335
Wed 12/911:09 am -
1 stop4h 19m
Sat 12/126:00 am -
1 stop5h 20m
Deal found 11/1$339
Fri 12/187:24 am -
1 stop5h 26m
Tue 12/2911:15 am -
1 stop7h 16m
Deal found 11/3$339
Tue 12/19:30 am -
2 stops10h 18m
Tue 12/810:30 am -
1 stop4h 44m
Deal found 11/1$344
Thu 12/247:02 am -
1 stop7h 21m
Thu 12/318:19 pm -
1 stop4h 39m
Deal found 10/31$347
Thu 12/246:15 am -
1 stop6h 07m
Wed 12/303:54 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Deal found 10/31$352
Fri 12/255:30 am -
2 stops6h 45m
Wed 12/306:15 am -
2 stops9h 41m
Deal found 11/4$357
Tue 11/179:55 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Tue 11/2410:59 am -
2 stops9h 17m
Deal found 10/30$359
Wed 11/186:05 am -
1 stop6h 21m
Sun 11/226:30 am -
1 stop5h 02m
Deal found 11/3$369

Find flight deals from Des Moines to Virginia

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$325
(Delta)

One-way from

$163
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$324
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From Des Moines to Virginia
One-way flight from Des Moines to Virginia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

5:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

5:29 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

9:30 am-6:20 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$168

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

6:15 am-1:45 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$182

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM Des Moines - CHO Charlottesville Albemarle

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

9:31 am-6:18 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$241

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

8:00 am-6:13 pm

2 stops9h 13m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$249

Des MoinesRoanoke

DSM Des Moines - ROA Roanoke

DSMROA

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

8:00 am-7:07 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Roanoke

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

Des MoinesCharlottesville

DSM Des Moines - CHO Charlottesville Albemarle

DSMCHO

Des Moines

Tue 11/24

8:00 am-6:29 pm

2 stops9h 29m

Charlottesville Albemarle

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Sat 12/12

9:23 am-5:03 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sat 12/19

8:12 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$325

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM Des Moines - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Wed 1/20

11:46 am-6:29 pm

1 stop5h 43m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Mon 1/25

5:40 am-9:59 am

1 stop5h 19m

$325

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia (average of $324). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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 Virginia

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Virginia, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

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

    Departing from Des Moines to Virginia will take you 5h 43m. The distance from Des Moines to Virginia is about 912 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $158. Users have also found prices from $167 and $251 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia (average of $324). Flying from Des Moines to Virginia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $702). 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 4 airlines flying from Des Moines to Virginia

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$254Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$351Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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