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$62+ Cheap flights from Iowa to District of Columbia

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DSM — IAD
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$119
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$62
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/38:11 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 56mFrontier
mar. 5/67:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$119
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.
jue. 4/36:32 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/76:00 amDCA - MLI
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
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. 3/610:38 amMLI - IAD
1 stop8h 42mAllegiant Air
lun. 3/1010:07 amIAD - MLI
1 stop9h 06mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$250
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/75:20 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/175:10 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$254
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/74:22 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/115:28 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
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.
jue. 9/185:55 amMLI - IAD
1 stop7h 04mDelta
mar. 9/235:30 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/19$274
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/1210:59 amMLI - DCA
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/166:25 amDCA - MLI
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$294
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. 3/2010:19 amOMA - IAD
1 stop23h 48mAllegiant Air
lun. 3/2411:57 amIAD - OMA
1 stop21h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$299
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.
mié. 3/2611:27 amOMA - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mDelta
mié. 4/28:30 amDCA - OMA
Nonstop3h 16mDelta
Deal found 2/20$319
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.
mié. 3/125:03 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop4h 31mDelta
vie. 3/143:59 pmDCA - MLI
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/19$319
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/312:08 pmCID - DCA
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
mié. 5/79:59 amDCA - CID
Nonstop2h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$323
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/19:29 amCID - IAD
1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines
dom. 5/412:55 pmIAD - CID
3 stops29h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$324

Find flights from Iowa to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa 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.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

sáb. 5/3

8:11 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/6

7:00 am-7:11 pm

1 stop13h 11m

$119

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

jue. 4/3

6:32 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 4/7

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$249

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

jue. 3/6

10:38 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/10

10:07 am-6:13 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$250

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

vie. 3/7

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/17

5:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$254

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

vie. 3/7

4:22 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 3/11

5:28 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$259

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

mié. 3/12

10:59 am-4:54 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 3/16

6:25 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 54m

$294

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - IAD

OMAIAD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

jue. 3/20

10:19 am-11:07 am

1 stop23h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 3/24

11:57 am-8:29 am

1 stop21h 32m

$299

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

mié. 3/26

11:27 am-2:57 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/31

8:30 am-10:46 am

Nonstop3h 16m

$319

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

mié. 3/12

5:50 am-12:53 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 3/14

5:14 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$319

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

mié. 3/12

5:03 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 3/14

3:59 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$319

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Travel insights for flights from Iowa to District of Columbia

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Iowa 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 IA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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.

When flying from Iowa to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Iowa to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to District of Columbia one-way?

    $62 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and American Airlines, with prices starting from $89 and $100, respectively.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Iowa 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 Iowa to District of Columbia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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$109Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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