Cheap flights from Iowa to District of Columbia from $93

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Delta Logo
5:44 am - 11:20 amDSM-DCA
4h 36m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 pm - 5:12 pmDCA-DSM
6h 12m1 stop
$227Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 2
Delta Logo
5:44 am - 2:31 pmDSM-IAD
7h 47m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:25 pm - 10:43 pmIAD-DSM
6h 18m1 stop
$227Delta
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Wed, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 2
Frontier Logo
8:51 pm - 5:01 pmOMA-DCA
19h 10m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 7:53 pmDCA-OMA
26h 53m1 stop
$228Frontier
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 25
Frontier Logo
2:16 pm - 4:59 pmOMA-DCA
25h 43m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 6:55 pmDCA-OMA
25h 55m1 stop
$229Frontier
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 20
Southwest Logo
6:30 am - 4:15 pmDSM-IAD
8h 45m1 stop
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7:00 am - 12:25 pmIAD-DSM
6h 25m1 stop
$236Southwest
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Tue, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 13
American Airlines Logo
4:29 pm - 11:59 pmMLI-DCA
6h 30m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:35 pm - 10:26 pmDCA-MLI
5h 51m1 stop
$249American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 14
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:51 pmMLI-IAD
6h 21m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:43 pmIAD-MLI
4h 53m1 stop
$251United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
8:35 am - 3:55 pmDSM-DCA
6h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:55 pm - 10:20 pmDCA-DSM
4h 25m1 stop
$252Southwest
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Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
American Airlines Logo
8:17 am - 1:46 pmMLI-IAD
4h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:34 am - 4:56 pmIAD-MLI
11h 22m2 stops
$254American Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
United Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 12:30 amMLI-IAD
6h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 9:12 pmIAD-MLI
6h 17m1 stop
$272United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 20

United Airlines flights from Iowa to District of Columbia

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to District of Columbia flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 21
MLI6:30 amMoline Quad-City
6h 21m
1 stop
IAD1:51 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 21
IAD6:50 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 53m
1 stop
MLI10:43 pmMoline Quad-City
United Airlines
Aug 16
MLI5:20 pmMoline Quad-City
6h 10m
1 stop
IAD12:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Aug 20
IAD3:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 17m
1 stop
MLI9:12 pmMoline Quad-City
United Airlines
Sep 6
OMA4:51 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
6h 03m
1 stop
DCA11:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sep 9
DCA6:25 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 58m
1 stop
OMA12:23 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

Delta flights from Iowa to District of Columbia

Our best Delta deals on Iowa to District of Columbia flight tickets
Delta
Aug 27
DSM5:44 amDes Moines
7h 47m
1 stop
IAD2:31 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 2
IAD5:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 18m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
Delta
Sep 5
DSM5:12 pmDes Moines
5h 09m
1 stop
IAD11:21 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 6
IAD5:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 18m
1 stop
DSM10:43 pmDes Moines
Delta
Oct 21
MLI5:04 pmMoline Quad-City
5h 14m
1 stop
IAD11:18 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 25
IAD5:52 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 28m
1 stop
MLI10:20 pmMoline Quad-City

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

5:44 am-11:20 am

1 stop4h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

12:00 pm-5:12 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$227

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 8/27

5:44 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/2

5:25 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$227

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 10/23

8:51 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/25

6:00 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop26h 53m

$228

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/15

2:16 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop25h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

6:00 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$229

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

6:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$236

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Sat 10/11

4:29 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/14

5:35 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 51m

$249

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/21

6:30 am-1:51 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

6:50 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$251

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 8/30

8:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

6:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$252

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Tue 10/21

8:17 am-1:46 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

6:34 am-4:56 pm

2 stops11h 22m

$254

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/16

5:20 pm-12:30 am

1 stop6h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

3:55 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$272

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $332. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in September, then you should wait until May to fly from Iowa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $335.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $370. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Iowa because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $478.

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

Flying to District of Columbia from Iowa in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $156 when looking at flights departing in the evening. Flights to District of Columbia are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $436. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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

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

How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $388 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from Iowa for as low as $305 on momondo.

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

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

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to District of Columbia flight.

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Best Price Found

$93

Fastest flight time

2h 14m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in District of Columbia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $93. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $227.
The fastest flight from Iowa to District of Columbia takes 2h 14m
Direct flights go from Iowa to District of Columbia every day.
There are 2 airports near District of Columbia: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

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

    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 Iowa to District of Columbia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

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

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FrontierPriceFrom $109Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,241 reviews
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8.0
4,246 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,983 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,904 reviews
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