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$80+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to District of Columbia

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DSM — IAD
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$329
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December

Average price

$393

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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 febrero 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sáb. 4/512:25 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/810:00 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$329
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 3/198:17 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop14h 46mFrontier
lun. 3/247:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$330
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
vie. 4/48:00 amDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 11mUnited Airlines
lun. 4/73:30 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$331
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
jue. 4/36:35 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 53mDelta
lun. 4/75:22 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Deal found 2/20$336
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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. 3/116:20 amDSM - DCA
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
jue. 3/138:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$344
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
sáb. 4/51:59 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/89:10 amIAD - DSM
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$349
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vie. 3/146:57 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop20h 57mFrontier
lun. 3/176:03 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop25h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$350
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
lun. 4/75:59 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 52mDelta
dom. 4/136:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 2/19$357
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
jue. 3/278:00 amDSM - IAD
1 stop26h 07mAllegiant Air
lun. 3/3111:57 amIAD - DSM
2 stops12h 18mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$370
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
dom. 3/237:32 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/258:25 amIAD - DSM
3 stops15h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$378
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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. 6/1711:16 amDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 46mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/206:25 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$387
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
jue. 3/137:05 amDSM - IAD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
lun. 3/173:35 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/18$629

Find flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.

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Des Moines

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District of Columbia

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

sáb. 4/5

12:25 pm-3:53 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 4/8

10:00 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$329

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

mié. 3/19

8:17 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop14h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/24

7:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$330

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

vie. 4/4

8:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/7

3:30 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$331

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

jue. 4/3

6:35 pm-12:28 am

1 stop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 4/7

5:22 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$336

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

mar. 3/11

6:20 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 3/13

8:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop4h 05m

$344

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

sáb. 4/5

1:59 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 4/8

9:10 am-1:13 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$349

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

vie. 3/14

6:57 pm-4:54 pm

1 stop20h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/17

6:03 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$350

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

lun. 4/7

5:59 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 4/13

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$357

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

jue. 3/27

8:00 am-11:07 am

1 stop26h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/31

11:57 am-11:15 pm

2 stops12h 18m

$370

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

dom. 3/23

7:32 pm-11:07 am

1 stop14h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/25

8:25 am-10:44 pm

3 stops15h 19m

$378

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $309). Flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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 febrero 20, 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 febrero 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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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 $80 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $127 and Delta from $137 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 $309). Flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$229Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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