What is the cheapest airline that flies from District of Columbia to Iowa?

Frontier, Delta, and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from District of Columbia to Iowa

What airlines fly to Iowa?

American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Iowa from District of Columbia according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Iowa. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Iowa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from District of Columbia to Iowa on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 4 flights per day flying from District of Columbia to Iowa. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00PM, with 48% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from District of Columbia to Iowa on average per week?

As of September 2025, 34 flights take off from District of Columbia and land in Iowa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa?

Prices for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa?

As of September 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa.

How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to Iowa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from District of Columbia to Iowa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa 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 Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:00 am - 7:41 pmDCA-CID

12h 41m1 stop

8:26 pm - 12:04 pmCID-DCA

14h 38m1 stop

$179Frontier

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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2

8:15 am - 7:36 pmDCA-CID

12h 21m1 stop

8:26 pm - 4:56 pmCID-DCA

19h 30m1 stop

$216Frontier

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5:52 pm - 10:34 pmIAD-CID

5h 42m1 stop

6:00 am - 4:29 pmCID-IAD

9h 29m2 stops

$222Delta

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5:10 pm - 10:41 pmIAD-CID

6h 31m2 stops

7:00 am - 4:29 pmCID-IAD

8h 29m2 stops

$227Delta

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8:30 am - 11:50 amDCA-MLI

4h 20m1 stop

5:35 am - 10:58 amMLI-DCA

4h 23m1 stop

$240United Airlines

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5:00 pm - 10:59 pmDCA-SUX

6h 59m1 stop

7:45 am - 3:38 pmSUX-DCA

6h 53m1 stop

$244United Airlines

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11:25 am - 4:56 pmIAD-MLI

6h 31m1 stop

6:17 am - 1:35 pmMLI-IAD

6h 18m1 stop

$249American Airlines

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6:59 am - 10:52 amDCA-MLI

4h 53m1 stop

4:29 pm - 11:59 pmMLI-DCA

6h 30m1 stop

$254American Airlines

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4:40 pm - 6:30 pmDCA-OMA

2h 50mnonstop

6:00 am - 2:40 pmOMA-DCA

7h 40m2 stops

$272Southwest

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4:30 pm - 6:20 pmDCA-OMA

2h 50mnonstop

6:15 am - 3:10 pmOMA-DCA

7h 55m2 stops

$282Southwest

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Southwest flights from District of Columbia to Iowa

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Nov 4

DCA4:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

2h 50m

OMA6:30 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Nov 11

OMA6:00 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

7h 40m

2 stops

DCA2:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Southwest

Oct 16

DCA4:30 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

2h 50m

OMA6:20 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Oct 21

OMA6:15 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

7h 55m

2 stops

DCA3:10 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Nov 7

DCA4:20 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

2h 55m

OMA6:15 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Nov 9

OMA5:05 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

5h 20m

1 stop

DCA11:25 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

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Nov 1

IAD5:52 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5h 42m

1 stop

CID10:34 pmCedar Rapids

Nov 5

CID6:00 amCedar Rapids

9h 29m

2 stops

IAD4:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Nov 1

IAD5:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 31m

2 stops

CID10:41 pmCedar Rapids

Nov 5

CID7:00 amCedar Rapids

8h 29m

2 stops

IAD4:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Delta

Oct 21

IAD6:18 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6h 27m

1 stop

CID11:45 amCedar Rapids

Oct 28

CID6:00 amCedar Rapids

4h 31m

1 stop

IAD11:31 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Fri 10/31

8:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 11/2

8:26 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop14h 38m

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DCA - CID

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

8:15 am-7:36 pm

1 stop12h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/13

8:26 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$216

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IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:52 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-4:29 pm

2 stops9h 29m

$222

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

5:10 pm-10:41 pm

2 stops6h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-4:29 pm

2 stops8h 29m

$227

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/31

8:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop4h 20m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 11/2

5:35 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 23m

$240

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DCA - SUX

DCASUX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/4

5:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Tue 11/11

7:45 am-3:38 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$244

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

11:25 am-4:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 11/11

6:17 am-1:35 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$249

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/24

6:59 am-10:52 am

1 stop4h 53m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 10/27

4:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$254

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/4

4:40 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 11/11

6:00 am-2:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$272

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/16

4:30 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

6:15 am-3:10 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$282

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from District of Columbia to Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of November is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $398.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Iowa?

The cheapest day to depart from District of Columbia to Iowa is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $431. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around $583. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Iowa.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Iowa is at noon. Flights from District of Columbia to Iowa during this time can be as low as $402. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $525. 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 Iowa flight route?

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

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

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Best Price Found	$413
Fastest flight time	2h 22m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Iowa	3 airports

The best flight deal from District of Columbia to Iowa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $413

The fastest flight from District of Columbia to Iowa takes 2h 22m

Direct flights go from District of Columbia to Iowa every day.

There are 3 airports near Iowa: Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA), Cedar Rapids (CID), Des Moines (DSM)

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Prices for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa?
As of September 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from District of Columbia to Iowa.
How old do you have to be to fly from District of Columbia to Iowa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from District of Columbia to Iowa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Iowa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Iowa 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 Iowa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from District of Columbia to Iowa?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from District of Columbia to Iowa is Embraer 175 (55.71% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (37.72%), Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 (5.19%), and Airbus A319 (0.35%).

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Delta	PriceFrom $118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,973 reviews	Search Delta flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $180	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,246 reviews	Search Southwest flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $198	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,928 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from District of Columbia to Iowa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

The month of November is another great option to travel to Iowa, with average flight prices from District of Columbia averaging around $398.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Iowa?

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

What is the cheapest District of Columbia to Iowa flight route?

Fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Des Moines for the best District of Columbia - Iowa flight prices

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

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

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

What is the cheapest airline that flies from District of Columbia to Iowa?

Frontier, Delta, and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from District of Columbia to Iowa

What airlines fly to Iowa?

How many flights depart from District of Columbia to Iowa on average per day?

As of September 2025, there are 4 flights per day flying from District of Columbia to Iowa. The most common time of day flights depart is 10:00PM, with 48% of flights taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from District of Columbia to Iowa on average per week?

As of September 2025, 34 flights take off from District of Columbia and land in Iowa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Thu, with 21% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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