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$90+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to District of Columbia

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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to District of Columbia

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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Delta)

One-way from

$90
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$345 or less

Good one-way deal

$217 or less
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From Des Moines to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia.
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/2910:22 amDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 29mDelta
mar. 5/66:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/15$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/296:45 amDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/66:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/15$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 4/188:17 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop14h 47mFrontier
dim. 4/206:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop26h 19mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$301
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/305:25 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop20h 19mAllegiant Air
ven. 6/63:13 pmIAD - DSM
2 stops33h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/15$304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/275:50 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 04mDelta
ven. 5/306:00 amIAD - DSM
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/14$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/16:25 amDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
sam. 7/56:30 amIAD - DSM
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/14$313
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 8/226:45 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
dim. 8/248:20 amIAD - DSM
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/293:34 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
ven. 5/26:25 amDCA - DSM
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$316
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/15:25 amDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
sam. 7/58:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop8h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$318
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 6/18:30 amDSM - IAD
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
jeu. 6/511:52 amIAD - DSM
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$325
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 5/172:01 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
dim. 8/2410:54 amIAD - DSM
1 stop4h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/14$392

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Des Moines

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

mar. 4/29

10:22 am-4:51 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/6

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$267

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

mar. 4/29

6:45 am-10:13 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/6

6:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop6h 12m

$277

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

ven. 4/18

8:17 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop14h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dim. 4/20

6:00 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop26h 19m

$301

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

ven. 5/30

5:25 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop20h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 6/6

3:13 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$304

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

mar. 5/27

5:50 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 5/30

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$309

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

mar. 5/13

4:45 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/20

6:55 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$312

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

mar. 7/1

6:25 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sam. 7/5

6:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$313

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

ven. 8/22

6:45 pm-12:30 am

1 stop4h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 8/24

8:20 am-12:16 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$315

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

mar. 4/29

3:34 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ven. 5/2

6:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 05m

$316

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

dim. 6/1

8:30 am-11:20 am

3 stops25h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 6/5

11:52 am-10:37 pm

1 stop11h 45m

$325

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated avril 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated avril 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Des Moines to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

    For a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $90 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $106 and Southwest from $152 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$255Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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