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$54+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa

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WAS — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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September

Average price

$438

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa
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This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/178:21 amBWI - DSM
1 stop10h 36mFrontier
Sat 3/227:57 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$126
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/207:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop13h 36mFrontier
Sun 4/278:14 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 55mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$160
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.
Fri 3/73:53 pmBWI - OMA
1 stop26h 21mFrontier
Mon 3/109:28 amOMA - BWI
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
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Thu 5/18:58 pmIAD - OMA
1 stop13h 35mAllegiant Air
Sun 5/411:16 amOMA - IAD
1 stop29h 25mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$172
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/281:03 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 14mFrontier
Sun 3/308:35 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop14h 28mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$180
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.
Thu 3/68:27 pmBWI - CID
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/105:37 pmCID - BWI
1 stop29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$195
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Tue 4/2212:29 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop4h 51mDelta
Sat 4/265:05 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/19$199
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Thu 3/136:10 amIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/185:20 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$224
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Thu 3/65:54 pmIAD - OMA
1 stop16h 19mFrontier
Mon 3/109:28 amOMA - IAD
1 stop6h 45mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$238
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Fri 3/217:00 amDCA - OMA
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Wed 3/263:58 pmOMA - DCA
1 stop19h 05mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$248
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Tue 7/2212:00 pmBWI - CID
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Thu 7/315:45 amCID - BWI
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 2/19$249
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Sun 3/910:11 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/181:00 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$253

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

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/17

8:21 am-5:57 pm

1 stop10h 36m

Des Moines

Sat 3/22

7:57 pm-7:21 am

1 stop10h 24m

$126

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/20

7:00 am-7:36 pm

1 stop13h 36m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/27

8:14 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$160

BaltimoreOmaha

BWI - OMA

BWIOMA

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

3:53 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop26h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

9:28 am-7:21 am

1 stop20h 53m

$170

Washington, D.C.Omaha

IAD - OMA

IADOMA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

8:58 pm-9:33 am

1 stop13h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/4

11:16 am-5:41 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$172

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/28

1:03 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 14m

Des Moines

Sun 3/30

8:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop14h 28m

$180

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 3/6

8:27 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/10

5:37 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop29h 06m

$195

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

12:29 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/26

5:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop6h 20m

$199

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/13

6:10 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 09m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/18

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$224

Washington, D.C.Omaha

IAD - OMA

IADOMA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/6

5:54 pm-9:13 am

1 stop16h 19m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/10

9:28 am-5:13 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$238

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/21

7:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 3/26

3:58 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$248

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

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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 February 20, 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.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Iowa. 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 20, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to USIA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 February 20, 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 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 $54. Allegiant Air flights start at $78 while deals on Delta start at $137 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Iowa are Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines.

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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.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$386Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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