Iowa City

$55+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa City, IA

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WAS — CID
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City are usually found in February or January, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$393
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa City
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa City
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City
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This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/31:03 pmDCA - CID
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Sun 4/68:26 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 38mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$168
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/17:30 amBWI - CID
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/3011:26 amCID - BWI
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$199
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Fri 4/185:55 amBWI - CID
2 stops12h 02mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/215:47 pmCID - BWI
2 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$254
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Mon 3/310:07 amIAD - CID
1 stop25h 04mAllegiant Air
Thu 3/610:24 amCID - IAD
1 stop8h 56mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/21$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 3/84:47 pmBWI - CID
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Mon 3/105:30 amCID - BWI
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/22$259
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Thu 4/35:40 pmIAD - CID
3 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/611:00 amCID - IAD
1 stop21h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$260
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Sat 4/1910:00 amDCA - CID
Nonstop2h 38mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/2612:08 pmCID - DCA
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$323
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Tue 4/16:09 amIAD - CID
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Wed 4/304:24 pmCID - IAD
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/21$343
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Sat 4/196:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop6h 10mDelta
Sat 4/2611:50 amCID - DCA
2 stops9h 44mDelta
Deal found 2/21$348
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Thu 7/36:17 amBWI - CID
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/56:30 amCID - BWI
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$369
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Fri 4/185:10 pmIAD - CID
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/215:26 pmCID - IAD
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$423
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Tue 4/19:20 amIAD - CID
2 stops9h 33mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/186:15 amCID - IAD
2 stops6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$446

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City 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 February 22, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.

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Iowa City

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/3

1:03 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop7h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/6

8:26 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$168

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/1

7:30 am-11:04 am

1 stop4h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/30

11:26 am-5:44 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$199

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/18

5:55 am-4:57 pm

2 stops12h 02m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/21

5:47 pm-12:15 am

2 stops29h 28m

$254

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/8

4:47 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/10

5:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$259

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/3

5:40 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops24h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/6

11:00 am-9:17 am

1 stop21h 17m

$260

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/19

10:00 am-11:38 am

Nonstop2h 38m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/26

12:08 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$323

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

6:09 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/30

4:24 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop6h 02m

$343

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/19

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 10m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/26

11:50 am-10:34 pm

2 stops9h 44m

$348

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/3

6:17 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 16m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/5

6:30 am-2:02 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$369

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/18

5:10 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 4/21

5:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$423

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 WAS to IO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Iowa City flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to IO9 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Iowa City by month

Plan your trip to Iowa City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa City ranges from 0.9 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa City when rainfall is around 0.9 in.

Temperature in Iowa City by month

Plan your trip to Iowa City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa City, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 19.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa City. 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 Iowa City. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $159 and American Airlines from $206 one-way.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $418). 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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