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

Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $271. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $284 and $287, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines ($135), Delta ($136), and Southwest ($160).

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

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

What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

While some choose either Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Des Moines - Baltimore/Washington, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..

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

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..

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

Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Washington, D.C..

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

To save on the cost of your flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., book at least 57 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 19% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $249 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $424.

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

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $395 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $269. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in June.

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

Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. 5 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. 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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Average price	$418
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Good one-way deal	$266 or less

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

Tue 5/138:07 amDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/146:45 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$271

Thu 5/81:27 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/1511:54 amBWI - DSM

1 stop28h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$274

Wed 5/142:01 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/175:27 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$284

Mon 6/26:35 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Wed 6/47:00 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$287

Wed 5/146:40 amDSM - BWI

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Wed 5/216:40 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$289

Wed 5/217:30 amDSM - IAD

2 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/243:29 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$308

Fri 7/48:35 amDSM - DCA

2 stops10h 40mSouthwest

Sat 7/58:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$318

Fri 4/188:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop24h 42mFrontier

Sun 4/206:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop26h 19mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$320

Wed 5/218:07 amDSM - DCA

1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/245:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$322

Tue 5/133:34 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops19h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/143:30 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$322

Wed 6/1810:31 amDSM - IAD

1 stop23h 31mAllegiant Air

Sun 6/2211:12 amIAD - DSM

1 stop12h 25mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/10

$336

Sun 5/255:35 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Sun 6/16:05 amDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$341

Best flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Tue 5/138:07 amDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/146:45 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$271

Thu 5/81:27 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/1511:54 amBWI - DSM

1 stop28h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$274

Wed 5/142:01 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/175:27 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop7h 31mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$284

Mon 6/26:35 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 13mDelta

Wed 6/46:15 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 04mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$287

Wed 5/146:40 amDSM - BWI

2 stops8h 30mSouthwest

Wed 5/216:40 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$289

Fri 4/188:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop24h 42mFrontier

Sun 4/206:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop26h 19mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$320

Wed 6/1810:31 amDSM - IAD

1 stop23h 31mAllegiant Air

Sun 6/2211:12 amIAD - DSM

1 stop12h 25mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/10

$336

Wed 5/217:30 amDSM - IAD

2 stops27h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/243:29 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$308

Wed 5/218:07 amDSM - DCA

1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/245:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$322

Sat 5/248:30 amDSM - DCA

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Thu 5/293:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop9h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$337

Sun 5/255:35 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 08mDelta

Sun 6/16:05 amDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$341

Wed 5/1412:48 pmDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/177:51 pmDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 47mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$353

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 4/166:40 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Sun 4/204:35 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$401

Wed 4/165:45 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 16mDelta

Mon 4/211:56 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$478

Thu 4/177:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 57mAmerican Airlines

Sun 4/207:30 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$507

Fri 4/188:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop24h 42mFrontier

Sun 4/206:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop26h 19mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$320

Fri 4/183:34 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops14h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/1910:01 amIAD - DSM

1 stop7h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$329

Fri 4/186:00 amDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Sat 4/198:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$406

Fri 4/186:45 amDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/1910:00 amDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$458

Fri 4/187:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop7h 30mSouthwest

Sat 4/191:10 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop10h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$472

Fri 4/186:30 amDSM - BWI

2 stops17h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/197:55 pmBWI - DSM

2 stops20h 03mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$488

Fri 4/188:00 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/207:00 amDCA - DSM

2 stops15h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$560

Fri 4/186:30 amDSM - IAD

3 stops13h 39mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/198:25 amIAD - DSM

3 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$584

Mon 4/211:59 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/284:52 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$488

One-way flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Sun 5/254:04 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$135

Sun 5/2511:26 amDSM - DCA

1 stop5h 56mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$136

Sat 5/106:30 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 36mDelta

Deal found 4/11

$136

Thu 5/14:45 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$152

Mon 5/198:30 amDSM - BWI

2 stops34h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$159

Tue 4/224:45 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$160

Tue 4/226:40 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$160

Tue 6/173:40 pmDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$177

Fri 7/48:35 amDSM - BWI

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$181

Tue 6/175:32 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$187

Sun 6/14:14 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops21h 09mAllegiant Air

Deal found 4/9

$195

Fri 4/188:17 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop14h 47mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$196

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Return

Price

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

8:07 am-2:16 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

6:45 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 45m

$271

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Thu 5/8

1:27 pm-9:13 am

1 stop18h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

11:54 am-3:53 pm

1 stop28h 59m

$274

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

2:01 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/17

5:27 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$284

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

6:35 pm-12:48 am

1 stop5h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/4

7:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$287

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

6:40 am-4:10 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

6:40 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 55m

$289

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

7:30 am-11:47 am

2 stops27h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

3:29 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$308

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 7/4

8:35 am-8:15 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/5

8:00 am-3:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$318

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 5/21

8:07 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

5:00 pm-9:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$322

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 5/13

3:34 pm-11:50 am

2 stops19h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

3:30 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$322

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 6/18

10:31 am-11:02 am

1 stop23h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/22

11:12 am-10:37 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$336

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. in April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. 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. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Des Moines with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 64% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from DSM to WAS 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 Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,910 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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.

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

734 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. 5 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $271. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $284 and $287, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines ($135), Delta ($136), and Southwest ($160).
What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Des Moines - Baltimore/Washington, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is the most popular route from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. 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.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$148	Average$232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$229	Average$414	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$255	Average$412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$331	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$135+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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