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$65+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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DSM — WAS
Nov 19 — Nov 261
1 adult
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Iowa (USIA) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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Wed 12/186:56 pmOMA - BWI
1 stop15h 08mFrontier
Sat 1/189:20 pmBWI - OMA
1 stop20h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$138
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Wed 12/118:10 amCID - BWI
1 stop4h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/145:25 pmBWI - CID
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/13$220
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Thu 12/55:06 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop5h 34mDelta
Wed 12/1112:15 pmDCA - MLI
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 11/13$228
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Sat 12/144:15 pmCID - BWI
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Sun 12/156:00 amBWI - CID
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/14$242
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Fri 11/2212:29 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/2512:35 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$263
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Mon 12/95:07 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop27h 49mFrontier
Fri 12/137:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/13$264
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Fri 11/225:43 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Tue 11/266:10 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 11/13$272
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Fri 11/225:45 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Fri 11/296:15 amIAD - DSM
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/14$272
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Tue 12/2412:29 pmCID - DCA
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/3110:09 amDCA - CID
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/13$273
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Fri 12/66:34 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/811:59 amDCA - MLI
1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$278
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Sat 12/216:25 pmCID - BWI
1 stop4h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/49:36 amBWI - CID
2 stops7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/14$283
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Mon 11/182:26 pmCID - DCA
1 stop20h 44mFrontier
Mon 11/257:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/14$288

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. 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 2,752,363 searches. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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OmahaBaltimore

OMA - BWI

OMABWI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 12/18

6:56 pm-11:04 am

1 stop15h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/18

9:20 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$138

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/11

8:10 am-1:43 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/14

5:25 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$220

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Thu 12/5

5:06 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/11

12:15 pm-4:22 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$228

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/17

4:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/6

6:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop6h 32m

$242

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/31

4:33 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/2

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$248

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 11/25

6:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/25

3:16 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$263

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 12/9

5:07 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop27h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/13

7:00 am-4:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

$264

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 11/25

6:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/25

6:30 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$272

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Mon 11/25

6:35 am-11:34 am

1 stop3h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/25

6:18 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$272

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Tue 12/24

12:29 pm-3:47 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/31

10:09 am-11:55 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$273

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

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Iowa to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 IA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 14, 2024.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Iowa to Washington, D.C.. 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 November 14, 2024.

The most flights from USIA 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 (1 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 14, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Iowa to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

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5,045 reviews

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

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5,045 reviews

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

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5,045 reviews

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8.7

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

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5,045 reviews

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8.7

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8.1

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

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5,045 reviews

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7.7

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8.7

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8.1

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8.1

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1 / 10

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. are Frontier ($65), Delta ($123), and Allegiant Air ($126).

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $300). Flying from Iowa to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $376). 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 Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$262Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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