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$85+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Virginia

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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — RIC
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Virginia

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Round-trip from

$167
(Priceline)

One-way from

$85
(Priceline)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$347
From Des Moines to Virginia
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/72:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/97:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$167
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sun 9/77:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$168
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Thu 9/117:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$184
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/72:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop20h 45mFrontier
Fri 9/127:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop25h 34mFrontier
Thu 9/116:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$196
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Mon 10/67:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/32:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Mon 11/177:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 9/1010:14 amDSM - RIC
1 stop11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/149:24 pmRIC - DSM
1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$209
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/167:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$211
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Mon 9/157:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$213
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Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Wed 9/101:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop25h 40mFrontier
Deal found 8/19$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/52:25 pmDSM - IAD
2 stops20h 37mFrontier
Sun 9/710:09 pmIAD - DSM
2 stops16h 31mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$232

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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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Des Moines

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Virginia

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 11/7

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$167

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$167

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$167

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$168

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$184

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/12

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$184

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$184

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 9/26

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/3

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$184

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$184

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

10:14 am-10:55 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Sun 9/14

9:24 pm-1:32 pm

1 stop17h 08m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Virginia

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

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 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 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 August 20, 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.

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 August 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Virginia, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8,928 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,982 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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?

    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 4h 19m. The distance from Des Moines to Virginia is about 784 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $85. Users have also found prices from $132 and $136 on Allegiant Air 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 - Raleigh-Durham, 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?

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

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

    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.

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

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

    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 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

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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$248Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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