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6:37 am - 9:48 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
16h 11m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Fort Lauderdale
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1:29 pm - 10:02 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 33m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$283Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 4 - Tue, Mar 2
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1:33 pm - 7:40 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
7h 07m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:39 pm - 4:55 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
19h 16m1 stop Denver Intl
$288Frontier
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 10
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7:45 am - 9:31 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
14h 46m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:15 am - 11:34 amDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$376Delta
Tue, Dec 15 - Wed, Dec 30
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6:20 am - 10:10 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
4h 50m1 stop Nashville Intl
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8:00 am - 3:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl
$377Southwest
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12
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2:35 pm - 7:40 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
6h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
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3:25 pm - 11:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 55m1 stop Chicago Midway
$377Southwest
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16
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7:26 am - 9:31 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
15h 05m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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6:15 am - 11:56 amDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 41m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$401Delta
Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 2
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5:28 pm - 7:34 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
3h 06mnonstop
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5:24 am - 9:20 amDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 56mnonstop
$437American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16
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5:28 pm - 7:34 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
3h 06mnonstop
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2:05 pm - 10:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 30m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$447American Airlines
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Dec 16
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3:37 pm - 7:19 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
4h 42m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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8:00 am - 1:38 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$495United Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 16
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3:30 pm - 9:23 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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5:00 am - 11:54 amDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 54m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$507United Airlines
Sat, Dec 26 - Sun, Jan 3

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Delta flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on District of Columbia to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Dec 15
DCA7:45 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
14h 46m
1 stop
DSM9:31 pmDes Moines
Dec 30
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
4h 19m
1 stop
DCA11:34 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$376
Delta
Dec 15
IAD7:26 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
DSM9:31 pmDes Moines
Jan 2
DSM6:15 amDes Moines
4h 41m
1 stop
IAD11:56 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$401
Delta
Dec 19
DCA5:34 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 11m
1 stop
DSM8:45 pmDes Moines
Dec 25
DSM12:36 pmDes Moines
21h 24m
1 stop
DCA11:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$411

Frontier flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on District of Columbia to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Dec 3
DCA1:33 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 07m
1 stop
DSM7:40 pmDes Moines
Dec 10
DSM8:39 pmDes Moines
19h 16m
1 stop
DCA4:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$288
Frontier
Feb 4
DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
13h 31m
1 stop
DSM7:31 pmDes Moines
Feb 7
DSM8:26 pmDes Moines
24h 33m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$300

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DSM Des Moines

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

6:37 am-9:48 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Des Moines

Tue 3/2

1:29 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$283

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/3

1:33 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

8:39 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 16m

$288

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/15

7:45 am-9:31 pm

1 stop14h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 12/30

6:15 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 19m

$376

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/7

6:20 am-10:10 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 1/12

8:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$377

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/12

2:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

3:25 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$377

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DSM Des Moines

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/15

7:26 am-9:31 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Des Moines

Sat 1/2

6:15 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 41m

$401
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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/12

5:28 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

5:24 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 56m

$437

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/12

5:28 pm-7:34 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

2:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$447

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DSM Des Moines

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

3:37 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

8:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

$495

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DSM Des Moines

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/26

3:30 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Des Moines

Sun 1/3

5:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

$507

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from District of Columbia to Des Moines during February average around $449.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from District of Columbia to Des Moines is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $443. Flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $945. 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 Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the afternoon. momondo users have found flights departing from District of Columbia to Des Moines in the afternoon for as low as $467. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $504. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on District of Columbia to Des Moines 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 District of Columbia to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a District of Columbia to Des Moines flight.

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Best Price Found

$118

Fastest flight time

2h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from District of Columbia in the past 72 hours is $118. The best round-trip flight deal from District of Columbia to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $283.
The fastest flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines takes 2h 55m
Direct flights go from District of Columbia to Des Moines every day.
There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From District of Columbia there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).

Frequently asked questions about flying from District of Columbia to Des Moines

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from District of Columbia to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from District of Columbia to Des Moines

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DeltaPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,703 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $248Free CancellationRating
7.3
10,472 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $311Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,215 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $321Free CancellationRating
7.0
12,230 reviews
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