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Flights from Norfolk to Des Moines

There are no direct flights from Norfolk to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Charlotte or Atlanta, about 3h 46m door to door (114 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 46m
ORFDSMORD

Norfolk to Des Moines at a glance

Fastest journey3h 46mVia Charlotte, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Charlotte or Atlanta

Best ways to fly from Norfolk to Des Moines

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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ORF Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue15:45 ORF16:44 CLT0h 46m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
24 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 3h 46m
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ORF Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:15 ORF08:43 ATL0h 47m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
70 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 09m
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ORF Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon17:15 ORF18:21 ORD1h 39m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMUnited Airlines
20 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 51m
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ORF Philadelphia (PHL) DSM
Leg 1: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~5h 53m
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ORF New York (EWR) DSM
Leg 1: United Airlines, GoJet Airlines · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 06m
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ORF Jacksonville (JAX) DSM
Leg 1: Breeze Airways · Leg 2: Allegiant Air
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 46mon current schedules
Time difference
-1hDes Moines vs Norfolk
Currency in Des Moines
USD
Airports
ORF → DSM

Flights from Norfolk to Des Moines: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Norfolk to Des Moines?
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 Norfolk to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,580 km.
Where do you change planes between Norfolk and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD) and Philadelphia (PHL). American Airlines flies both legs via Charlotte, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Norfolk and Des Moines?
Norfolk: Norfolk International Airport (ORF). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Norfolk and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Norfolk.

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