What is the cheapest airline that flies from Des Moines to Virginia?

Frontier, Delta, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Des Moines to Virginia

What airlines fly to Virginia?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Virginia from Des Moines according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Virginia. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Virginia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Des Moines to Virginia on average per week?

7 flights are operational weekly from Des Moines to Virginia as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Sat, with 29% of flights per week taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia?

Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia as of December 2025.

How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Virginia?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Virginia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Virginia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Virginia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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7:32 pm - 1:39 pm

DSM

RDU

17h 07m1 stop

6:25 am - 6:47 pm

RDU

DSM

37h 22m2 stops

$227Frontier

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 18

8:17 pm - 9:59 pm

DSM

DCA

24h 42m1 stop

8:01 am - 7:22 pm

DCA

DSM

12h 21m1 stop

$240Frontier

Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12

6:30 pm - 12:12 am

DSM

RDU

52h 42m2 stops

3:08 pm - 10:46 pm

RDU

DSM

8h 38m1 stop

$264Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 4 - Thu, Jan 8

5:58 pm - 9:00 am

DSM

RDU

14h 02m1 stop

1:33 pm - 5:24 pm

RDU

DSM

28h 51m2 stops

$266Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Jan 27

7:43 am - 3:28 pm

DSM

GSO

6h 45m1 stop

7:41 pm - 11:08 pm

GSO

DSM

4h 27m1 stop

$269American Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

4:22 pm - 11:49 pm

DSM

RDU

6h 27m1 stop

5:15 am - 10:41 am

RDU

DSM

6h 26m1 stop

$271Delta

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 11

6:00 am - 3:11 pm

DSM

GSO

8h 11m2 stops

7:41 pm - 11:08 pm

GSO

DSM

4h 27m1 stop

$274American Airlines

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 9

7:50 am - 2:03 pm

DSM

RDU

5h 13m1 stop

10:00 am - 2:33 pm

RDU

DSM

5h 33m1 stop

$290United Airlines

Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Jan 27

1:35 pm - 11:07 pm

DSM

RIC

8h 32m1 stop

10:29 am - 2:33 pm

RIC

DSM

5h 04m1 stop

$293United Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 27

6:24 am - 12:02 pm

DSM

RDU

4h 38m1 stop

7:05 am - 11:24 am

RDU

DSM

5h 19m1 stop

$309Delta

Mon, Jan 12 - Thu, Jan 15

Frontier flights from Des Moines to Virginia

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Virginia flight tickets

Frontier

Feb 12

DSM7:32 pmDes Moines

17h 07m

1 stop

RDU1:39 pmRaleigh-Durham

Feb 18

RDU6:25 amRaleigh-Durham

37h 22m

2 stops

DSM6:47 pmDes Moines

$227

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Frontier

Jan 9

DSM8:17 pmDes Moines

24h 42m

1 stop

DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Jan 12

DCA8:01 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

12h 21m

1 stop

DSM7:22 pmDes Moines

$240

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Delta flights from Des Moines to Virginia

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Delta

Feb 4

DSM4:22 pmDes Moines

6h 27m

1 stop

RDU11:49 pmRaleigh-Durham

Feb 11

RDU5:15 amRaleigh-Durham

6h 26m

1 stop

DSM10:41 amDes Moines

$271

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Delta

Jan 12

DSM6:24 amDes Moines

4h 38m

1 stop

RDU12:02 pmRaleigh-Durham

Jan 15

RDU7:05 amRaleigh-Durham

5h 19m

1 stop

DSM11:24 amDes Moines

$309

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Delta

Jan 14

DSM6:54 amDes Moines

5h 44m

1 stop

IAD1:38 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jan 21

IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 41m

1 stop

DSM10:41 amDes Moines

$311

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Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Thu 2/12

7:32 pm-1:39 pm

1 stop17h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/18

6:25 am-6:47 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$227

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

8:17 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

8:01 am-7:22 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$240

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sun 1/4

6:30 pm-12:12 am

2 stops52h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

3:08 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$264

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

5:58 pm-9:00 am

1 stop14h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

1:33 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$266

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

7:43 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Greensboro/H. Point

Mon 2/9

7:41 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$269

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:22 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 2/11

5:15 am-10:41 am

1 stop6h 26m

$271

Des MoinesGreensboro

DSM - GSO

DSMGSO

Des Moines

Mon 2/2

6:00 am-3:11 pm

2 stops8h 11m

Greensboro/H. Point

Mon 2/9

7:41 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$274

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Sat 1/24

7:50 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/27

10:00 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$290

Des MoinesRichmond

DSM - RIC

DSMRIC

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

1:35 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 32m

Richmond Byrd Intl

Tue 1/27

10:29 am-2:33 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$293

Des MoinesRaleigh

DSM - RDU

DSMRDU

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

6:24 am-12:02 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

7:05 am-11:24 am

1 stop5h 19m

$309

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Des Moines to Virginia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Virginia?

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Virginia from Des Moines, with most prices found around $312. If you don’t want to visit Virginia in August, then you should wait until September to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $334.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Virginia?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Virginia from Des Moines is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $343. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Virginia on Sunday is $592.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Virginia?

Our data shows that the cheapest Des Moines to Virginia flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Virginia in the afternoon for as low as $366. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Virginia, so prices are often more expensive at around $461 per ticket.

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Fastest flight time	2h 23m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Virginia	101 airports

The fastest flight from Des Moines to Virginia takes 2h 23m

Direct flights go from Des Moines to Virginia every day.

There are 101 airports in Virginia. From Des Moines there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia?
Prices for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Des Moines Airport to Virginia as of December 2025.
How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Virginia?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Des Moines Airport to Virginia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Virginia?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Virginia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Virginia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Virginia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,014 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $248	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,052 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $259	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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