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$99+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa

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WAS — DSM
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$238
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$99
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$599

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/236:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop26h 14mFrontier
Sun 4/278:14 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 55mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$238
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/166:18 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 42mDelta
Sat 5/175:55 amCID - BWI
1 stop5h 52mDelta
Deal found 3/27$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/77:26 amBWI - CID
1 stop6h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/204:30 pmCID - BWI
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$269
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 10/177:45 amBWI - DSM
1 stop10h 29mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/198:47 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop25h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$270
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/46:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Wed 5/77:30 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop25h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/26$288
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/226:14 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/282:12 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$297
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Fri 5/96:41 amBWI - CID
1 stop11h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/119:29 amCID - BWI
2 stops34h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$297
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Thu 5/2211:54 amIAD - DSM
2 stops27h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2810:32 amDSM - IAD
1 stop23h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$302
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Tue 5/66:45 amBWI - DSM
2 stops10h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/88:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$302
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Sun 5/46:51 amBWI - OMA
1 stop28h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/911:38 amOMA - BWI
1 stop17h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$305
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Fri 4/117:00 amDCA - OMA
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Mon 4/144:11 pmOMA - DCA
1 stop23h 48mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$308
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Thu 5/226:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop8h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/256:13 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/26$309

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/23

6:00 pm-7:14 pm

1 stop26h 14m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/27

8:14 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$238

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/16

6:18 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/17

5:55 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$243

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/7

7:26 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/20

4:30 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$269

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

7:01 pm-12:16 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 5/24

2:54 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops29h 27m

$281

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/4

6:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 5/7

7:30 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop25h 29m

$288

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/22

6:14 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Des Moines

Mon 4/28

2:12 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 37m

$297

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/9

6:41 am-4:57 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/11

9:29 am-9:21 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$297

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/6

6:45 am-4:14 pm

2 stops10h 29m

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

8:00 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$302

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/22

11:54 am-2:50 pm

2 stops27h 56m

Des Moines

Wed 5/28

10:32 am-11:04 am

1 stop23h 32m

$302

BaltimoreOmaha

BWI - OMA

BWIOMA

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/4

6:51 am-10:48 am

1 stop28h 57m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/9

11:38 am-6:09 am

1 stop17h 31m

$305

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 March 28, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa, 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 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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $99. Allegiant Air flights start at $107 while deals on American Airlines start at $148 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Iowa?

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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