Des Moines to Norfolk (DSM–ORF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 1mo ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 20m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Norfolk flights
BNA Nashville 4h 27m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to Norfolk flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 28m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Norfolk flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 35m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Norfolk flights
ORD Chicago 4h 51m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Norfolk flights
DTW Detroit 4h 52m AFDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Norfolk flights
PHL Philadelphia 5h 3m AAG4QR → AAASQR Philadelphia (PHL) to Norfolk flights
LGA New York 5h 8m AADL → AADLPD New York (LGA) to Norfolk flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 3m AAASAY → AAASQF Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Norfolk flights
MSP Minneapolis 6h 17m AFAMDL → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Norfolk flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Norfolk
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 986 mi 2h 48m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–ORF had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 986 miles in 2h 48m.

Also explore Browse available seat maps DSM Routes ORF Routes DSM Live Flights ORF Live Flights DSM Delays ORF Delays
All flights from Norfolk (ORF) Norfolk to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–ORF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 0 – – 79% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to ORF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
MDW ~4h 20m BNA ~4h 27m CLT ~4h 28m ATL ~4h 35m ORD ~4h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
781
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → ORF
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
87%
Return
ORF → DSM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → ORF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Norfolk from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Metric DSM→ORF OMA→ORF
Distance from DSM – 117 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 2h 48m 2h 37m
Departure OTP 79% –
Omaha (OMA) to Norfolk flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Norfolk International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · ORF: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Norfolk.
Distance & Flight Time
986 mi / 1,586 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 48m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–ORF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Norfolk route.
Route details
Distance986 mi / 1,586 km
Flight time2h 48m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to ORF flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Norfolk International Airport take about 2h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 986 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to ORF: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 48m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Norfolk is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Nearby alternatives include OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to ORF

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to ORF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to ORF is about 2 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 986 miles (1,586 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Omaha (OMA).