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Cheap flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. from $91

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2:25 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 34m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:40 pmDCA-DSM
7h 40m1 stop
$167Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
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2:32 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 27m1 stop
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7:00 am - 1:47 pmDCA-DSM
7h 47m1 stop
$168Frontier
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16
Frontier Logo
2:25 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 1:40 pmDCA-DSM
7h 40m1 stop
$184Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 9:55 pmDSM-DCA
4h 40m1 stop
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8:15 am - 11:25 amDCA-DSM
4h 10m1 stop
$296Southwest
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Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 19
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8:25 am - 4:00 pmDSM-DCA
6h 35m1 stop
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3:35 pm - 9:50 pmDCA-DSM
7h 15m2 stops
$302Southwest
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
Southwest Logo
8:25 am - 6:00 pmDSM-DCA
8h 35m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 9:50 pmDCA-DSM
7h 15m2 stops
$307Southwest
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Wed, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 8
American Airlines Logo
3:46 pm - 7:15 pmDSM-DCA
2h 29mnonstop
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8:14 pm - 9:56 pmDCA-DSM
2h 42mnonstop
$352American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
American Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 7:15 pmDSM-DCA
2h 25mnonstop
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1:44 pm - 3:26 pmDCA-DSM
2h 42mnonstop
$353American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 7
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3:46 pm - 7:15 pmDSM-DCA
2h 29mnonstop
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1:41 pm - 3:19 pmDCA-DSM
2h 38mnonstop
$356American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11
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10:21 am - 4:29 pmDSM-DCA
5h 08m1 stop
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8:14 pm - 9:56 pmDCA-DSM
2h 42mnonstop
$362American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 4 - Sat, Oct 11

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
Sep 5
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 34m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sep 8
DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 40m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$167
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Frontier
Nov 13
DSM2:32 pmDes Moines
6h 27m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Nov 16
DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 47m
1 stop
DSM1:47 pmDes Moines
$168
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Frontier
Sep 5
DSM2:25 pmDes Moines
6h 34m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sep 7
DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 40m
1 stop
DSM1:40 pmDes Moines
$184
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Delta flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Our best Delta deals on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight tickets
Delta
Aug 30
DSM10:18 amDes Moines
6h 41m
1 stop
DCA5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sep 3
DCA12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 12m
1 stop
DSM5:12 pmDes Moines
$373
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Delta
Aug 30
DSM6:00 amDes Moines
4h 34m
1 stop
DCA11:34 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sep 2
DCA4:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 43m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
$418
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Delta
Aug 27
DSM11:23 amDes Moines
6h 10m
1 stop
DCA6:33 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Aug 30
DCA6:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 57m
1 stop
DSM10:07 amDes Moines
$453
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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

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

$167

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$168

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/7

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$184

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 11/18

4:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/19

8:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 10m

$296

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

8:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/8

3:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$302

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

8:25 am-6:00 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/8

3:35 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$307

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

3:46 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/11

8:14 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$352

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

3:50 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

1:44 pm-3:26 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$353

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

3:46 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/11

1:41 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$356

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 10/4

10:21 am-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/11

8:14 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$362

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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 October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $382.

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 Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $367. Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $491. 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 afternoon. Our users have found flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the afternoon for as low as $397. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is at noon when prices are around $435.

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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 $397 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.

What cabin class options are available on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flights?

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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 August 2025, prices for Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights are approximately 131% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DSM to DCA) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$195

Fastest flight time

2h 22m

Direct flights

Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Des Moines in the past 72 hours is $195. 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 $296.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 2h 22m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
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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 25m by plane in normal conditions.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Des Moines Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    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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Best airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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SouthwestPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,245 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,981 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $259Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,930 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

    United Airlines operates around 6 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 $475, but momondo users have found United Airlines deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from as low as $259 round-trip. United Airlines has been scored 7.4/10 in 8,930 reviews.

  • American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

    The best American Airlines deal for Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $288, round-trip. It should be noted that an average American Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $399 round-trip. American Airlines operates 13 flights out of Des Moines into Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,000 American Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.2/10.

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