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Flights from Des Moines to Norfolk

There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Norfolk. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Atlanta, about 3h 39m door to door (76 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 39m
DSMORFORD

Des Moines to Norfolk at a glance

Fastest journey3h 39mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Norfolk

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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DSM Charlotte (CLT) ORF
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sat08:00 DSM11:00 CLT0h 45m connection11:45 CLT12:39 ORFAmerican Airlines
17 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 39m
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) ORF
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Wed14:45 DSM17:34 ATL0h 56m connection18:30 ATL19:52 ORFDelta Air Lines
29 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 07m
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DSM Chicago (ORD) ORF
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Wed08:00 DSM09:21 ORD1h 39m connection11:00 ORD13:53 ORFUnited Airlines
27 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 53m
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DSM Nashville (BNA) ORF
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Sun08:30 DSM09:51 BNA2h 09m connection12:00 BNA14:24 ORFAllegiant Air + Southwest Airlines
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 4h 54m
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DSM New York (EWR) ORF
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 06m
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DSM Jacksonville (JAX) ORF
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Breeze Airways
Self-transfer likely ~6h 38m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,580 km981 miles
Journey time
3h 39mon current schedules
Time difference
+1hNorfolk vs Des Moines
Currency in Norfolk
USD
Airports
DSM → ORF

Flights from Des Moines to Norfolk: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Norfolk?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Charlotte, Atlanta and Chicago. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Norfolk?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,580 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Norfolk?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Norfolk?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Norfolk: Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Norfolk?
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.

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