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Cheap flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. from $86

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Frontier Logo
2:32 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 27m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 1:47 pmDCA-DSM
6h 47m1 stop
$167Frontier
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
Frontier Logo
8:51 pm - 9:59 pmOMA-DCA
24h 08m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:15 am - 6:51 pmDCA-OMA
11h 36m1 stop
$167Frontier
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16
American Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 11:35 pmCID-BWI
7h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:14 amBWI-CID
4h 14m1 stop
$191American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
6:47 am - 2:08 pmCID-BWI
6h 21m1 stop
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5:20 pm - 9:33 pmBWI-CID
5h 13m1 stop
$220United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:37 pm - 5:44 pmDSM-BWI
26h 07m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:37 pm - 8:34 amBWI-DSM
14h 57m1 stop
$221Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 26
American Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 12:33 amCID-BWI
5h 13m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:06 pm - 11:49 pmBWI-CID
9h 43m2 stops
$225American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 11:54 pmDSM-BWI
12h 04m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:08 pmBWI-DSM
23h 18m1 stop
$235Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
Delta Logo
4:23 pm - 11:25 pmCID-DCA
6h 02m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:10 am - 11:45 amDCA-CID
6h 35m1 stop
$237Delta
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Wed, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 28
Delta Logo
4:22 pm - 11:49 pmCID-BWI
6h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 11:48 amBWI-CID
6h 48m1 stop
$237Delta
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Sat, Nov 15 - Wed, Nov 19
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 7:27 pmOMA-BWI
6h 57m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:12 pmBWI-OMA
10h 57m2 stops
$256United Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

Our best American Airlines deals on Iowa to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
American Airlines
Nov 11
CID3:22 pmCedar Rapids
7h 13m
1 stop
BWI11:35 pmBaltimore/Washington
Nov 15
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
4h 14m
1 stop
CID9:14 amCedar Rapids
$191
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American Airlines
Oct 18
CID6:20 pmCedar Rapids
5h 13m
1 stop
BWI12:33 amBaltimore/Washington
Oct 21
BWI3:06 pmBaltimore/Washington
9h 43m
2 stops
CID11:49 pmCedar Rapids
$225
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American Airlines
Oct 22
CID5:29 pmCedar Rapids
5h 05m
1 stop
BWI11:34 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 29
BWI11:11 amBaltimore/Washington
6h 43m
1 stop
CID4:54 pmCedar Rapids
$226
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United Airlines flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Iowa to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 18
CID6:47 amCedar Rapids
6h 21m
1 stop
BWI2:08 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 21
BWI5:20 pmBaltimore/Washington
5h 13m
1 stop
CID9:33 pmCedar Rapids
$220
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United Airlines
Oct 21
OMA11:30 amOmaha Eppley Airfield
6h 57m
1 stop
BWI7:27 pmBaltimore/Washington
Oct 28
BWI6:15 amBaltimore/Washington
10h 57m
2 stops
OMA4:12 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield
$256
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United Airlines
Oct 11
MLI10:50 amMoline Quad-City
5h 47m
1 stop
IAD5:37 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 12
IAD6:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 45m
1 stop
MLI10:15 amMoline Quad-City
$267
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Depart

Return

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 10/31

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

8:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$167

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 11/14

8:51 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

8:15 am-6:51 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$167

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/11

3:22 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-9:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

$191

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 10/18

6:47 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

5:20 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$220

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Thu 10/23

2:37 pm-5:44 pm

1 stop26h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/26

6:37 pm-8:34 am

1 stop14h 57m

$221

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 10/18

6:20 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

3:06 pm-11:49 pm

2 stops9h 43m

$225

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Thu 11/6

10:50 am-11:54 pm

1 stop12h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/13

6:50 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop23h 18m

$235

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/22

4:23 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 35m

$237

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 11/15

4:22 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 48m

$237

OmahaBaltimore

OMA - BWI

OMABWI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/21

11:30 am-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-4:12 pm

2 stops10h 57m

$256

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Iowa, with most prices found around $335. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in May, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to Washington, D.C. during November average around $335.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Iowa is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $376. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Iowa to Washington, D.C. for around $512.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Iowa to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $156. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $434. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Iowa to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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

What cabin class options are available on Iowa to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Iowa to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 32% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to Washington, D.C. flight.

Cheap Iowa to Washington, D.C. flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

Best Price Found

$158

Fastest flight time

2h 09m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $158. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $284.
The fastest flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 09m
Direct flights go from Iowa to Washington, D.C. every day.
There is 1 airport near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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FrontierPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,165 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,244 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $190Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $198Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,974 reviews
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Yes. All flights to Washington, D.C. from Iowa on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport