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5:30 am - 11:33 amDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 03m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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2:55 pm - 7:25 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
5h 30m1 stop New York LaGuardia
$337Delta
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 26
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1:10 pm - 8:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:20 am - 10:10 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
4h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl
$377Southwest
Sat, Jan 16 - Thu, Jan 21
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8:00 am - 3:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl
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6:15 am - 10:10 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
4h 55m1 stop Nashville Intl
$377Southwest
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
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6:55 am - 4:05 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 10m2 stops Denver Intl Lambert-St Louis
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2:55 pm - 8:20 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
6h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
$382Southwest
Tue, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 23
Frontier Logo
8:26 pm - 9:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
24h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:05 pm - 7:31 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
26h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
$403Frontier
Thu, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 2
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8:26 pm - 9:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
24h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
1:20 pm - 7:31 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
7h 11m1 stop Denver Intl
$423Frontier
Thu, Dec 24 - Sun, Jan 3
Delta Logo
2:58 pm - 8:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 10:53 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
5h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$442Delta
Fri, Dec 18 - Tue, Dec 29
American Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 4:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 34mnonstop
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11:04 am - 12:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
2h 51mnonstop
$447American Airlines
Tue, Apr 27 - Sat, May 1
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1:25 pm - 4:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:04 am - 12:55 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
2h 51mnonstop
$447American Airlines
Sat, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 21
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 11:34 amDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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5:34 pm - 8:45 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
4h 11m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$467Delta
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Dec 26

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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
Dec 22
DSM5:30 amDes Moines
5h 03m
1 stop
DCA11:33 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 26
DCA2:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 30m
1 stop
DSM7:25 pmDes Moines
$337
Delta
Dec 18
DSM2:58 pmDes Moines
4h 40m
1 stop
DCA8:38 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 29
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 53m
1 stop
DSM10:53 amDes Moines
$442
Delta
Dec 22
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
4h 19m
1 stop
DCA11:34 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 26
DCA5:34 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 11m
1 stop
DSM8:45 pmDes Moines
$467

Southwest flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Our best Southwest deals on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 19
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
6h 20m
1 stop
DCA3:20 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 23
DCA6:15 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 55m
1 stop
DSM10:10 amDes Moines
$377
Southwest
Jan 19
DSM6:55 amDes Moines
8h 10m
2 stops
DCA4:05 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 23
DCA2:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 25m
1 stop
DSM8:20 pmDes Moines
$382
Southwest
Jan 19
DSM6:55 amDes Moines
8h 35m
2 stops
DCA4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 23
DCA6:05 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
9h 35m
2 stops
DSM2:40 pmDes Moines
$387

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 12/22

5:30 am-11:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/26

2:55 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$337

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 1/16

1:10 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/21

6:20 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 50m

$377

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/23

6:15 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 55m

$377

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 1/19

6:55 am-4:05 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/23

2:55 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$382

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 12/24

8:26 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/2

6:05 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop26h 26m

$403

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 12/24

8:26 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/3

1:20 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$423

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 12/18

2:58 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/29

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

$442
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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 4/27

1:25 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/1

11:04 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$447

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 4/17

1:25 pm-4:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/21

11:04 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$447

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 12/22

6:15 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/26

5:34 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop4h 11m

$467

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $413 to $545.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $337.

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

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Des Moines, with most prices found around $404. If you aren’t able to travel to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport during the month of February, then flying in April is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $443.

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 $415. Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $622. 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 at noon. Our users have found flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport at noon for as low as $455. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is in the afternoon when prices are around $464.

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines 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 $464 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 $297 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$156

Fastest flight time

2h 35m

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 $337.
The fastest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 2h 35m
Direct flights go from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport every day.

Frequently asked questions about flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • 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 35m 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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DeltaPriceFrom $248Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,700 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $335Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,219 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $351Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,227 reviews
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  • American Airlines Flights From Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

    American Airlines operates around 3 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 $460, but momondo users have found American Airlines deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from as low as $351 round-trip. American Airlines has been scored 7.0/10 in 12,228 reviews.

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