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

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DSM — WAS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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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 January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$127
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$65
(Mytrip)
From Iowa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/123:58 pmOMA - DCA
1 stop19h 05mFrontier
Wed 2/197:00 amDCA - OMA
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$127
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Sun 3/22:47 pmCID - DCA
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Thu 3/61:03 pmDCA - CID
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/14$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Fri 2/147:17 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
Fri 2/218:21 amBWI - DSM
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$150
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Sun 5/112:28 pmCID - BWI
1 stop24h 57mFrontier
Fri 5/165:33 pmBWI - CID
1 stop21h 05mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$180
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Sun 1/265:40 pmOMA - BWI
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Sun 2/29:15 amBWI - OMA
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$220
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Fri 1/3112:55 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/46:00 amDCA - MLI
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$229
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Sun 2/25:40 pmOMA - IAD
1 stop22h 40mFrontier
Sun 2/167:31 pmIAD - OMA
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$234
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Sat 2/155:30 amCID - BWI
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Sat 2/224:47 pmBWI - CID
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 1/15$237
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Tue 1/287:00 amCID - BWI
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/307:30 amBWI - CID
1 stop4h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/14$249
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Wed 2/263:39 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/2810:48 amBWI - DSM
2 stops13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$255
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Thu 1/308:15 amCID - BWI
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/35:22 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$259
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Wed 2/198:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/226:30 amBWI - DSM
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$292

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/12

3:58 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/19

7:00 am-2:58 pm

1 stop8h 58m

$127

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Sun 3/2

2:47 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop20h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/6

1:03 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$150

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Fri 2/14

7:17 pm-7:21 am

1 stop11h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/21

8:21 am-6:17 pm

1 stop10h 56m

$150

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sun 5/11

2:28 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop24h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/16

5:33 pm-1:38 pm

1 stop21h 05m

$180

OmahaBaltimore

OMA - BWI

OMABWI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 1/26

5:40 pm-7:51 am

1 stop13h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/2

9:15 am-4:40 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$220

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/31

12:55 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/4

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$229

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - IAD

OMAIAD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 2/2

5:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/16

7:31 pm-8:43 am

1 stop14h 12m

$234

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/15

5:30 am-12:54 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/22

4:47 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$237

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/28

7:00 am-1:01 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/30

7:30 am-10:53 am

1 stop4h 23m

$249

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 2/26

3:39 pm-9:43 am

1 stop17h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/28

10:48 am-11:25 pm

2 stops13h 37m

$255

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Iowa 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 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 January 17, 2025.

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 January 17, 2025.

The most flights from USIA to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 January 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, American Airlines and Southwest 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.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
801 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Iowa 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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FrontierCheapest$109Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$331Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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