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

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 15m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 48m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 57m AABAQR → AAG4QR Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 2m AA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DCA Washington 5h 3m AAAS → AA Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 14m AAACGF → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 23m AMDLKE → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
LGA New York 5h 52m AADLPD → AADL New York (LGA) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 6h 8m AAASJL → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 6h 39m UAWN → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Norfolk to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ORF and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORF to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
MDW ~4h 15m ATL ~4h 48m PHL ~4h 57m CLT ~5h 2m DCA ~5h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
747
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
ORF → DSM
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
72%
Return
DSM → ORF
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORF delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Norfolk

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric ORF→DSM DCA→DSM IAD→DSM
Distance from ORF – 143 mi 157 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 5
Weekly flights – 20 1
Departure OTP 80% – –
Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights · Dulles (IAD) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORF with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Norfolk, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Facts

ORF–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Norfolk to Des Moines route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORF
Full nameNorfolk International Airport
IATA / ICAOORF / KORF
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr4.9M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORF to DSM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Philadelphia.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM 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.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Norfolk.
Yes, return flights from DSM to ORF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA and IAD. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Philadelphia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA) and Dulles (IAD).