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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines from $110

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 1/6. 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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3:50 pm - 2:42 pmIAD-DSM
23h 52m2 stops
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6:14 pm - 2:26 pmDSM-IAD
19h 12m1 stop
$222Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Wed, Jan 7
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7:00 am - 8:20 pmIAD-DSM
14h 20m1 stop
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8:35 am - 3:50 pmDSM-IAD
6h 15m1 stop
$249Southwest
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Sat, Jan 10 - Tue, Jan 13
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9:10 am - 9:13 pmIAD-DSM
13h 03m1 stop
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6:14 pm - 2:26 pmDSM-IAD
19h 12m1 stop
$267Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Dec 19 - Wed, Jan 7
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6:20 am - 12:14 pmIAD-DSM
6h 54m1 stop
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5:16 pm - 11:37 pmDSM-IAD
5h 21m1 stop
$285Delta
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:00 am - 11:23 amIAD-DSM
6h 23m1 stop
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4:21 pm - 11:57 pmDSM-IAD
6h 36m1 stop
$319Delta
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Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12
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6:00 am - 9:41 amIAD-DSM
4h 41m1 stop
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5:16 pm - 12:24 amDSM-IAD
6h 08m1 stop
$325Delta
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Tue, Jan 27 - Sun, Feb 1
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10:15 pm - 9:22 amIAD-DSM
12h 07m1 stop
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11:14 am - 9:03 pmDSM-IAD
8h 49m1 stop
$327Frontier
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Sat, Dec 20 - Tue, Dec 23
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6:00 am - 10:41 amIAD-DSM
5h 41m1 stop
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5:24 am - 11:35 amDSM-IAD
5h 11m1 stop
$330Delta
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
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9:58 pm - 8:27 pmIAD-DSM
23h 29m1 stop
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7:15 am - 5:47 pmDSM-IAD
9h 32m1 stop
$337Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Thu, Jan 8
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3:51 pm - 11:01 pmIAD-DSM
32h 10m2 stops
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7:15 am - 5:47 pmDSM-IAD
9h 32m1 stop
$341Allegiant Air
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Southwest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines

Our best Southwest deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Southwest
Jan 10
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
DSM8:20 pmDes Moines
Jan 13
DSM8:35 amDes Moines
6h 15m
1 stop
IAD3:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$249
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Southwest
Dec 10
IAD7:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 15m
1 stop
DSM7:55 pmDes Moines
Dec 14
DSM8:00 amDes Moines
10h 05m
1 stop
IAD7:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$432
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Southwest
Dec 11
IAD7:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 15m
1 stop
DSM7:55 pmDes Moines
Dec 15
DSM8:20 amDes Moines
6h 25m
1 stop
IAD3:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$448
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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
Jan 7
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 24m
1 stop
DSM11:24 amDes Moines
Jan 7
DSM5:16 pmDes Moines
5h 21m
1 stop
IAD11:37 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$219
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Delta
Jan 8
IAD6:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 54m
1 stop
DSM12:14 pmDes Moines
Jan 12
DSM5:16 pmDes Moines
5h 21m
1 stop
IAD11:37 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$285
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Delta
Jan 9
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 23m
1 stop
DSM11:23 amDes Moines
Jan 12
DSM4:21 pmDes Moines
6h 36m
1 stop
IAD11:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$319
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2025.
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IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/19

3:50 pm-2:42 pm

2 stops23h 52m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:14 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$222

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-8:20 pm

1 stop14h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

8:35 am-3:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$249

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/19

9:10 am-9:13 pm

1 stop13h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

6:14 pm-2:26 pm

1 stop19h 12m

$267

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

6:20 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

5:16 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$285

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

6:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop6h 23m

Des Moines

Mon 1/12

4:21 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$319

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 2/1

5:16 pm-12:24 am

1 stop6h 08m

$325

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/20

10:15 pm-9:22 am

1 stop12h 07m

Des Moines

Tue 12/23

11:14 am-9:03 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$327

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Sun 2/15

5:24 am-11:35 am

1 stop5h 11m

$330

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/30

9:58 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop23h 29m

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

7:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$337

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/29

3:51 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

7:15 am-5:47 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$341

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

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 Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $407. Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $721. 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 $427. 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 $444. 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 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines flight.

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Cheap Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines (IAD to DSM) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

4h 41m

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The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines takes 4h 41m
There are no direct flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines. There are no popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines.
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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.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    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.

  • What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

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DeltaPriceFrom $74Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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7.4
9,063 reviews
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