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Cheapest round-trip
$325
Typical prices: $274-$379
American Airlines
Sat 8/29Sat 9/5
DSM - ORF • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$163
Overall average: $368
Delta
Thu 11/26
DSM - ORF • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $325 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $341 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 36m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Norfolk (DSM-ORF)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Norfolk that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Norfolk

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
American Airlines Logo
8:10 am - 3:07 pm
DSM
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ORF
5h 57m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 1:03 pm
ORF
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DSM
4h 53m
1 stop
$325American Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
8:03 am - 2:59 pm
DSM
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ORF
5h 56m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 7:48 pm
ORF
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DSM
5h 59m
1 stop
$325American Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 26
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:52 am
DSM
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ORF
4h 52m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:08 pm - 8:39 pm
ORF
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DSM
4h 31m
1 stop
$325Delta
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
5:35 pm - 11:33 pm
DSM
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ORF
4h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:02 pm - 10:26 pm
ORF
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DSM
6h 24m
1 stop
$325Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:25 pm
DSM
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ORF
8h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 10:31 am
ORF
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$325United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 2:52 pm
DSM
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ORF
7h 52m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:02 pm - 9:28 pm
ORF
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DSM
5h 26m
1 stop
$326United Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
Southwest Logo
3:50 pm - 10:00 pm
DSM
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ORF
5h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
12:45 pm - 9:15 pm
ORF
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DSM
9h 30m
1 stop
$326Southwest
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Aug 26
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 3:55 pm
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ORF
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:15 pm - 9:55 pm
ORF
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DSM
4h 40m
1 stop
$330Southwest
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:44 pm - 5:15 pm
DSM
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ORF
27h 31m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:43 pm - 9:34 am
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DSM
14h 51m
1 stop
$444Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:44 pm - 12:02 pm
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ORF
22h 18m
2 stops
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7:43 pm - 9:34 am
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DSM
14h 51m
1 stop
$454Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Norfolk flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Norfolk to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Norfolk?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Norfolk departing in September.

Flight prices are above average for this route right now.

Flights to Norfolk from Des Moines usually cost between $258 and $317 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $325 on American Airlines (Sep 16-Sep 21).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Norfolk?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Norfolk, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Norfolk is August, where tickets cost $258 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $696 and $546 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$163
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 17% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Norfolk

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Norfolk based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Norfolk

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Norfolk was $163 for a one-way ticket and $325 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Norfolk?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    Des Moines airport is called Des Moines and the only airport in Norfolk is Norfolk.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Norfolk, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Norfolk, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Norfolk are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $444 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $392 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Norfolk.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Norfolk from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Norfolk with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and ORF can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Norfolk?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Norfolk from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Norfolk

 
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Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Norfolk? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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7.5Entertainment
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

8.0 ExcellentSean, Jul 2026
HOU - LGB
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No wifi, seems to be very common with Southwest currently. Everything else was normal.

Poor customer service, no accommodation for passengers when the flight was delayed over 5 hours.

Friendly crew kept coming by to make sure all was ok, provide additional refreshments, etc.

It was good. Last flight was delayed but I always say that is in God's plan

Red eye from San Diego. Temperature of the cabin was way too warm and the air duct flowed very little air.

Overall good, just screaming kids in the area the whole flight.

My experience will Southwest was good. I wish there was more entertainment and the boarding process was slow at time but other than that my experience was great definitely will be flying with SouthWest again.

Flight was delayed by 2 hours, meaning that a flight to Dwnver which should have arrived at 11pm came into the airport at 1 am. Made for a very long day.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

The second half of terminal C at Hartsfield was 80 something degrees. I was sweating just sitting at the gate.

Seat was too small for someone as tall as I am. I was behind an exit row making my leg room even less. There flights were delayed by multiple hours. Some weather related and others staff related. The plane was hot. Horrible experience.

Missed the Flight from Atlanta to Roanoke due to initial flight from Houston being 2hr. late. Now waiting 17hrs. till my first available flight.

I was told that they needed to check my bag at the gate and to pick it up at the gate in Richmond. No big deal. I know they can't control the weather, but we flew around RIC for 45 minutes to avoid the storm and were 25 minutes late leaving as well. Once we landed, we were told to go to baggage claim to pick up our luggage. I went to bathroom, paid for parking, and went to the assigned baggage claim location. United flight people came down with us as well. They got their luggage immediately. Next, South West people came down about 10 minutes later. They got their luggage next. We finally got our luggage around 30 minutes in waiting. Was not a wonderful experience. No reflection on Delta, but the ground crew was lousy at best.

Never got on it. Was re-routed through Detroit and am still in airports 12 hours later waiting for my connecting plane to arrive.

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Seats were really tight and the seat belts did not give enough slack.

Older plane and it came with Fleas and flea bites!

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Old plane with small unviewable screens. Crew was great. Boarding was quite quick.

It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

My flight was delayed so bad i missed u it so i just said never mind

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

I had requested wheelchair assistance prior to flight. The airport staff had no record of it. It was not provided at Cedar Rapids which was a small airport, so I managed on my own. At O'Hare airport the same thing happened. The staff told me they had no record of my request for a wheel chair. But they finally provided it after a delay when I insisted that I needed it.

The plane was experiencing problems with the HVAC system, it was very cold in the front of the plane and very hot in the back.

3 hour weather delay followed by 1 hour (and counting) maintenance delay. UGH!

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

Terrible. Internet/kiosk glitch prevented baggage checkin. Line at ticket co in Ter was under serviced and did not move. Agents did not call for flight but rather allowed time to pass. Then told each person as they reached the front if line that it was too late to check bags so they’d have to rebook flights. At least 15 people missed the flight as a result of this incompetence.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Flight was delayed , waited in the tarmac for 3 hours and then came back and was cancelled

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Delayed almost 4 hours for a 45 minute flight with no explanation.

The flight was excellent, provided that we had inclement weather. We departed earlier than scheduled and arrived early. There was a little turbulence, but nothing to be worried about.

I disliked that I didn’t have a flight today, not entirely sure why I’m being asked

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