What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip from $311. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $332, and Delta, from $347. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $106 and $122 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $373, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $184. The most popular route (Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $211.

What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport consider choosing PSA Airlines (59%), Alaska Airlines (58%) or American Airlines (40%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 42% on the overall cost on flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Des Moines. Prices for May average $402 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $269. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a May flight can save you 30% on your journey compared to booking in June

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 2 flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 Des Moines to Reagan-National.

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Reagan-National by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$311 (American Airlines)
One-way from	$81 (CheapOair)
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Average price	$476
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

Fri 4/186:45 amDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/2010:00 amDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$327

Tue 4/294:45 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Fri 5/26:05 amDCA - DSM

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/2

$332

Fri 4/187:20 amDSM - DCA

1 stop7h 50mDelta

Sun 4/206:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 3/2

$347

Fri 3/78:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop14h 46mFrontier

Mon 3/171:03 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 14mFrontier

Deal found 3/2

$350

Thu 4/108:00 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/136:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$390

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Fri 3/281:00 pmDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/318:59 pmDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$311

Tue 4/294:45 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Fri 5/26:05 amDCA - DSM

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/2

$332

Sun 4/135:00 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Fri 4/186:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$347

Fri 3/78:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop14h 46mFrontier

Mon 3/171:03 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 14mFrontier

Deal found 3/2

$350

Thu 4/108:00 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/136:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$390

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Fri 3/78:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop14h 46mFrontier

Mon 3/171:03 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 14mFrontier

Deal found 3/2

$350

Sat 3/88:00 amDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 55mSouthwest

Tue 3/116:00 amDCA - DSM

2 stops6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/3

$504

Mon 3/108:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop24h 42mFrontier

Mon 3/247:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop13h 17mFrontier

Deal found 3/2

$357

Tue 3/117:20 amDSM - DCA

1 stop8h 00mDelta

Tue 3/182:40 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop5h 29mDelta

Deal found 3/2

$362

Tue 3/118:10 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines

Wed 3/196:25 amDCA - DSM

1 stop5h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$423

Thu 3/137:40 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines

Tue 3/1810:11 amDCA - DSM

Nonstop3h 08mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$385

Fri 3/281:00 pmDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/318:59 pmDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/3

$311

Thu 4/108:00 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/136:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$390

Sun 4/135:00 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop5h 10mDelta

Fri 4/186:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 3/3

$347

Tue 4/294:45 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Fri 5/26:05 amDCA - DSM

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/2

$332

One-way flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National
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Wed 3/198:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop19h 42mFrontier

Deal found 3/2

$81

Tue 4/111:27 amDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 58mDelta

Deal found 3/2

$106

Wed 3/191:00 pmDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$122

Sat 5/38:30 amDSM - DCA

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/2

$162

Wed 3/195:45 amDSM - DCA

2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/2

$306

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Price

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

6:45 am-10:13 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/20

10:00 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$327

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 4/29

4:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/2

6:05 am-11:20 am

2 stops6h 15m

$332

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 4/18

7:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/20

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$347

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 3/7

8:17 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop14h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

1:03 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$350

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 4/10

8:00 am-3:41 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/13

6:00 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$390

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

8:17 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$81

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

11:27 am-5:25 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$106

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

1:00 pm-4:24 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$122

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 5/3

8:30 am-8:35 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$162

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

5:45 am-8:57 pm

2 stops14h 12m

$306

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 33 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 DSM to DCA?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 10% on flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 Reagan-National

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

8,070 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,679 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Frontier

6.0

Okay

3,318 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,333 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?
If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 2 flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 4 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip from $311. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Southwest, from $332, and Delta, from $347. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $106 and $122 on Delta and American Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport consider choosing PSA Airlines (59%), Alaska Airlines (58%) or American Airlines (40%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $373, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $184. The most popular route (Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $211.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Reagan-National 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 Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 Des Moines to Reagan-National

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$148	Average$232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$229	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$262	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$291	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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$81+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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The best prices from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in October or April, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Saturday

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Travel insights for flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National

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Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

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Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

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Temperature in Reagan-National by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

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