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Cheap flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia from $79

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Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 4:00 pmDSM-DCA
6h 35m1 stop
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 11:25 amDCA-DSM
4h 25m1 stop
$148Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 1:40 pmDSM-IAD
6h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
2:25 pm - 9:25 pmIAD-DSM
8h 00m1 stop
$148Southwest
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
Delta Logo
2:49 pm - 10:00 pmDSM-DCA
6h 11m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:40 pm - 5:45 pmDCA-DSM
5h 05m1 stop
$229Delta
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:28 amDSM-IAD
4h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:35 pm - 5:45 pmIAD-DSM
6h 10m1 stop
$229Delta
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 34m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:40 pmDCA-DSM
7h 40m1 stop
$239Frontier
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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 29
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 1:40 pmDCA-DSM
7h 40m1 stop
$253Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 10:39 pmDSM-IAD
8h 29m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 10:39 amIAD-DSM
5h 04m1 stop
$279United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 10
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 12:32 amDSM-IAD
5h 07m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 12:14 pmIAD-DSM
6h 39m1 stop
$285United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:51 pmDSM-IAD
4h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:06 pmIAD-DSM
4h 45m1 stop
$374American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 1:51 pmDSM-IAD
4h 51m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:21 pm - 11:06 pmIAD-DSM
4h 45m1 stop
$375American Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30

Delta flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to District of Columbia flight tickets
Delta
Sep 24
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
4h 28m
1 stop
IAD11:28 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 1
IAD12:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 10m
1 stop
DSM5:45 pmDes Moines
$229
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Delta
Sep 19
DSM6:30 pmDes Moines
4h 43m
1 stop
IAD12:13 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 20
IAD12:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 47m
1 stop
DSM4:22 pmDes Moines
$246
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Delta
Sep 5
DSM5:25 pmDes Moines
5h 15m
1 stop
IAD11:40 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 7
IAD6:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 52m
1 stop
DSM10:07 amDes Moines
$263
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United Airlines flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia

Our best United Airlines deals on Des Moines to District of Columbia flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 8
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
8h 29m
2 stops
IAD10:39 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 10
IAD6:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 04m
1 stop
DSM10:39 amDes Moines
$279
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United Airlines
Sep 16
DSM6:25 pmDes Moines
5h 07m
1 stop
IAD12:32 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 18
IAD6:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 39m
1 stop
DSM12:14 pmDes Moines
$285
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United Airlines
Sep 19
DSM1:10 pmDes Moines
8h 29m
2 stops
IAD10:39 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 21
IAD6:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 04m
1 stop
DSM10:39 amDes Moines
$307
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Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

8:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$148

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 9/3

6:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

2:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$148

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 9/24

2:49 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

1:40 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$229

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

12:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$229

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 9/22

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$239

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 9/4

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/8

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$253

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

1:10 pm-10:39 pm

2 stops8h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

6:35 am-10:39 am

1 stop5h 04m

$279

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 9/16

6:25 pm-12:32 am

1 stop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

6:35 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$285

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

7:21 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$374

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 9/23

8:00 am-1:51 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

7:21 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$375

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $332. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in September, then you should wait until May to fly from Des Moines, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $335.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $369. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Des Moines because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $478.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

Flying to District of Columbia from Des Moines in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $156 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to District of Columbia are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $436. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest Des Moines to District of Columbia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $387 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from Des Moines for as low as $305 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Des Moines to District of Columbia flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Des Moines to District of Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to District of Columbia flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Des Moines to District of Columbia.

Cheap Des Moines to District of Columbia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia

Best Price Found

$79

Fastest flight time

3h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in District of Columbia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $79. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $148.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia takes 3h 50m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to District of Columbia every day.
There are 2 airports near District of Columbia: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to District of Columbia?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Des Moines Airport to District of Columbia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

Best airlines flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia

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SouthwestPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,248 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,979 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,920 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $262Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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