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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines from $201

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines departing on 11/6. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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9:00 am - 9:51 amIAD-DSM
25h 51m2 stops
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8:55 am - 8:08 pmDSM-IAD
10h 13m1 stop
$278Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 24
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11:08 am - 9:24 pmIAD-DSM
11h 16m1 stop
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5:30 am - 10:19 amDSM-IAD
27h 49m1 stop
$305Allegiant Air
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Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
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6:18 am - 10:26 amIAD-DSM
5h 08m1 stop
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10:00 am - 4:29 pmDSM-IAD
5h 29m1 stop
$373Delta
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
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9:19 am - 2:58 pmIAD-DSM
6h 39m1 stop
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6:22 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-IAD
4h 31m1 stop
$393American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 25 - Mon, Oct 27
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6:30 am - 10:30 amIAD-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
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6:50 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-IAD
4h 09m1 stop
$397United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 28
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8:20 am - 12:11 pmIAD-DSM
4h 51m1 stop
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11:31 am - 5:37 pmDSM-IAD
5h 06m1 stop
$418United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
6:34 am - 10:51 amIAD-DSM
5h 17m1 stop
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6:22 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-IAD
4h 31m1 stop
$421American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
Southwest Logo
1:45 pm - 9:35 pmIAD-DSM
8h 50m1 stop
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6:35 am - 7:00 pmDSM-IAD
11h 25m1 stop
$426Southwest
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Mon, Oct 27 - Thu, Oct 30
Delta Logo
2:15 pm - 9:01 pmIAD-DSM
7h 46m1 stop
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5:56 pm - 11:00 pmDSM-IAD
4h 04m1 stop
$463Delta
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Sat, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 8
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 7:55 pmIAD-DSM
13h 15m1 stop
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8:20 am - 3:45 pmDSM-IAD
6h 25m1 stop
$510Southwest
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20

Delta flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Oct 31
IAD6:18 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 08m
1 stop
DSM10:26 amDes Moines
Nov 4
DSM10:00 amDes Moines
5h 29m
1 stop
IAD4:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$373
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Delta
Oct 4
IAD2:15 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 46m
1 stop
DSM9:01 pmDes Moines
Oct 8
DSM5:56 pmDes Moines
4h 04m
1 stop
IAD11:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$463
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Delta
Dec 22
IAD5:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 15m
1 stop
DSM8:44 pmDes Moines
Dec 26
DSM5:35 pmDes Moines
5h 22m
1 stop
IAD11:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$479
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American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 25
IAD9:19 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 39m
1 stop
DSM2:58 pmDes Moines
Oct 27
DSM6:22 pmDes Moines
4h 31m
1 stop
IAD11:53 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$393
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American Airlines
Oct 23
IAD6:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 17m
1 stop
DSM10:51 amDes Moines
Oct 26
DSM6:22 pmDes Moines
4h 31m
1 stop
IAD11:53 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$421
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American Airlines
Oct 18
IAD8:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 57m
2 stops
DSM8:22 amDes Moines
Oct 25
DSM11:58 amDes Moines
10h 55m
2 stops
IAD11:53 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$446
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IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-9:51 am

2 stops25h 51m

Des Moines

Fri 10/24

8:55 am-8:08 pm

1 stop10h 13m

$278

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/30

11:08 am-9:24 pm

1 stop11h 16m

Des Moines

Sun 11/2

5:30 am-10:19 am

1 stop27h 49m

$305

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

6:18 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

10:00 am-4:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$373

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

9:19 am-2:58 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

6:22 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$393

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

6:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Fri 11/28

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$397

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

8:20 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 51m

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

11:31 am-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$418

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/23

6:34 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 17m

Des Moines

Sun 10/26

6:22 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$421

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/27

1:45 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

6:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$426

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/4

2:15 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 10/8

5:56 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$463

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

7:40 am-7:55 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Des Moines

Thu 11/20

8:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$510

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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 April, then August is your next best option. Flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines during August average around $348.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $399. Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $525. 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 evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines in the evening for as low as $426. 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 at noon because they tend to be around $445. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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You could potentially save up to 47% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines flight.

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  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Des Moines by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Des Moines is 870.2 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 4h 15m.

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    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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DeltaPriceFrom $118Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,971 reviews
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7.4
8,922 reviews
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10,000 reviews
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