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$74+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Iowa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — DSM
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sat 11/9
Sat 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 11/136:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop25h 56mFrontier
Sun 11/172:27 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop20h 43mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$198
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/510:10 amDCA - MLI
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Mon 12/95:02 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Deal found 11/3$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/512:44 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop4h 42mDelta
Mon 12/95:02 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 54mDelta
Deal found 11/3$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/147:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Mon 11/182:26 pmCID - DCA
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$248
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/2510:09 amDCA - CID
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/16:25 pmCID - DCA
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 12/249:19 amIAD - CID
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/315:00 amCID - IAD
1 stop7h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/3$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/176:00 amIAD - CID
2 stops6h 35mDelta
Tue 12/244:18 pmCID - IAD
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 11/4$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/36:10 amDCA - CID
1 stop6h 13mDelta
Tue 12/105:25 amCID - DCA
2 stops8h 34mDelta
Deal found 11/3$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/1210:00 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1812:23 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$322
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 12/66:00 amDCA - MLI
1 stop5h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/86:10 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/195:00 pmDCA - MLI
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/233:55 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop4h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/191:05 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/233:55 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/3$328

Find flights from District of Columbia to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Iowa 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/6

7:00 am-1:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$74

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/25

10:09 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$117

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/1

3:00 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$126

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/6

1:01 pm-8:29 pm

1 stop8h 28m

$74

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/3

6:05 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$161

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/3

6:30 am-10:23 am

1 stop4h 53m

$202

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/24

8:25 am-10:31 pm

3 stops15h 06m

$232

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/25

9:19 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$126

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/25

7:19 am-3:38 pm

2 stops9h 19m

$131

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/12

7:00 am-1:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$121

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from District of Columbia to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 DC to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Iowa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 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 when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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. Reviews last updated November 4, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from District of Columbia to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,883 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Aeromexico
7.5
Good
2,027 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • Can I find flights from District of Columbia to Iowa for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from District of Columbia to Iowa for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $164, but on average you can expect to pay $290.

  • Are there nonstop flights from District of Columbia to Iowa for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 4 direct flights from District of Columbia to Iowa under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from District of Columbia to Iowa is less than $448.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from District of Columbia to Iowa for under $200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from District of Columbia to Iowa within the next 7 days for less than $200.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $74. Users have also found prices from $117 and $126 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What does IAD to DSM mean?

    Great question - IAD to DSM just means Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), Sioux City Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), Waterloo Airport (ALO), Dubuque Airport (DBQ), Mason City Airport (MCW).

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your District of Columbia to Iowa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from District of Columbia to Iowa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter District of Columbia to Iowa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from District of Columbia to Iowa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from District of Columbia to Iowa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on District of Columbia to Iowa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the District of Columbia to Iowa flight deals updated?

    The District of Columbia to Iowa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Iowa (average of $311). Flying from District of Columbia to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). 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 4 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Iowa. 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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