Washington, D.C.

$61+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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DSM — WAS
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$119
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$61
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$323 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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From Iowa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/38:11 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 56mFrontier
Tue 5/67:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop13h 11mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$119
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/87:57 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Mon 3/1012:30 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop7h 47mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$150
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/68:24 pmOMA - BWI
1 stop14h 06mFrontier
Sun 3/98:21 pmBWI - OMA
1 stop13h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$170
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.
Wed 3/53:46 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/127:00 amBWI - DSM
2 stops11h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$240
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Thu 4/36:32 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/76:00 amDCA - MLI
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
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 3/610:38 amMLI - IAD
1 stop8h 42mAllegiant Air
Mon 3/1010:07 amIAD - MLI
1 stop9h 06mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$250
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Fri 3/75:20 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/175:10 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$254
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Fri 3/74:22 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop6h 36mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/115:28 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$259
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Thu 9/185:55 amMLI - IAD
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Tue 9/235:30 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/19$274
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Wed 3/1210:59 amMLI - DCA
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 3/166:25 amDCA - MLI
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$294
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/55:22 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop6h 14mDelta
Tue 4/83:00 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/20$297
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Thu 3/2010:19 amOMA - IAD
1 stop23h 48mAllegiant Air
Mon 3/2411:57 amIAD - OMA
1 stop21h 32mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/19$299

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/3

8:11 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

7:00 am-7:11 pm

1 stop13h 11m

$119

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 3/8

7:57 pm-6:21 am

1 stop9h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/10

12:30 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$150

OmahaBaltimore

OMA - BWI

OMABWI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 3/6

8:24 pm-11:30 am

1 stop14h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 3/9

8:21 pm-8:28 am

1 stop13h 07m

$170

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Wed 3/5

3:46 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/12

7:00 am-5:33 pm

2 stops11h 33m

$240

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Thu 4/3

6:32 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 51m

$249

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Thu 3/6

10:38 am-8:20 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/10

10:07 am-6:13 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$250

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Fri 3/7

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/17

5:10 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$254

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Fri 3/7

4:22 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

5:28 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$259

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Wed 3/12

10:59 am-4:54 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/16

6:25 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 54m

$294

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 4/5

5:22 pm-12:36 am

1 stop6h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/8

3:00 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$297

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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 $309). Flying from Iowa to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). 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?

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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.

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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

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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

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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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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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