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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. from $55

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7:36 pm - 1:05 pmDSM-DCA
16h 29m1 stop
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8:00 am - 6:41 pmDCA-DSM
11h 41m1 stop
$179Frontier
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Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22
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2:41 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 18m1 stop
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8:15 am - 1:47 pmDCA-DSM
6h 32m1 stop
$189Frontier
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
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1:16 pm - 4:44 pmDSM-DCA
2h 28mnonstop
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8:10 pm - 10:11 pmDCA-DSM
3h 01mnonstop
$293American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12
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1:18 pm - 6:57 pmDSM-DCA
4h 39m1 stop
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10:30 am - 12:20 pmDCA-DSM
2h 50mnonstop
$303American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 23 - Thu, Dec 25
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5:34 am - 12:40 pmDSM-DCA
6h 06m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:31 pmDCA-DSM
5h 31m1 stop
$313Delta
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Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:10 am - 11:15 amDSM-DCA
4h 05m1 stop
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11:15 am - 7:20 pmDCA-DSM
9h 05m2 stops
$318Southwest
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Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 22
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8:29 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
24h 30m1 stop
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8:00 am - 10:19 amDCA-DSM
27h 19m2 stops
$335Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sun, Jan 18
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8:29 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
24h 30m1 stop
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6:00 pm - 10:19 amDCA-DSM
41h 19m2 stops
$350Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Sat, Jan 17
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5:55 pm - 11:57 pmDSM-DCA
5h 02m1 stop
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5:35 pm - 8:44 pmDCA-DSM
4h 09m1 stop
$366Delta
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Mon, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 27
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4:15 pm - 9:55 pmDSM-DCA
4h 40m1 stop
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6:00 am - 2:55 pmDCA-DSM
9h 55m2 stops
$368Southwest
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American Airlines flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Our best American Airlines deals on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 7
DSM1:16 pmDes Moines
2h 28m
DCA4:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 12
DCA8:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
3h 01m
DSM10:11 pmDes Moines
$293
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American Airlines
Dec 23
DSM1:18 pmDes Moines
4h 39m
1 stop
DCA6:57 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 25
DCA10:30 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 50m
DSM12:20 pmDes Moines
$303
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American Airlines
Mar 3
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
2h 29m
DCA5:09 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mar 7
DCA10:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
3h 10m
DSM12:10 pmDes Moines
$323
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Frontier flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Our best Frontier deals on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 19
DSM7:36 pmDes Moines
16h 29m
1 stop
DCA1:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Feb 22
DCA8:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 41m
1 stop
DSM6:41 pmDes Moines
$179
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Frontier
Nov 13
DSM2:41 pmDes Moines
6h 18m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Nov 16
DCA8:15 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 32m
1 stop
DSM1:47 pmDes Moines
$189
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Frontier
Dec 5
DSM7:58 pmDes Moines
20h 01m
1 stop
DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 7
DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
26h 03m
1 stop
DSM7:03 pmDes Moines
$205
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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 2/19

7:36 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop16h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/22

8:00 am-6:41 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

2:41 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

8:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$189

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

1:16 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

8:10 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$293

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

1:18 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/25

10:30 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$303

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

5:34 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

6:00 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$313

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 1/21

6:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

11:15 am-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$318

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

8:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-10:19 am

2 stops27h 19m

$335

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 12/19

8:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-10:19 am

2 stops41h 19m

$350

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 12/22

5:55 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/27

5:35 pm-8:44 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$366

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 12/10

4:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$368

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Des Moines, with most prices found around $374. If you aren’t able to travel to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport during the month of April, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $387.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $379. Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $504. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Our data shows that the cheapest Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the morning for as low as $406. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is at noon when prices are around $433.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Des Moines when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for around $405 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Des Moines for as low as $339 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

How have Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights are approximately 100% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$156

Fastest flight time

2h 21m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $156. The best round-trip flight deal from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $401.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 2h 21m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport every day.
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  • How far is Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National is 893.3 mi. Typically, this will take 2h 27m by plane in normal conditions.

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    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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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SouthwestPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,243 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,998 reviews
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7.4
8,998 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $295Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,035 reviews
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  • American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

    American Airlines operates around 5 flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport every week. The average price of these flights found in the last 72 hours has been $410, but momondo users have found American Airlines deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from as low as $295 round-trip. American Airlines has been scored 7.2/10 in 11,035 reviews.

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