How many flights depart from Iowa to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

As of February 2026, 4 flights take off from Iowa and land in Washington, D.C. each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 3:00PM, with 70% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

Frontier, Southwest, and Allegiant Air are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

What airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. from Iowa according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 66% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Washington, D.C.. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Washington, D.C. on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from Iowa to Washington, D.C. on average per week?

29 flights are operational weekly from Iowa to Washington, D.C. as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Thu, with 21% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Flight times from Iowa to Washington, D.C. vary, but if you’re flying out of Cedar Rapids and flying into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 3h 46m on average. Another popular route from Iowa to Washington, D.C. is flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, which will take roughly 4h 33m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

Prices for flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. is 5 as of February 2026.

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.

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2:20 pm - 9:59 pm

DSM

DCA

6h 39m

1 stop

7:00 am - 1:29 pm

DCA

DSM

7h 29m

1 stop

$181Frontier

Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20

8:00 am - 2:05 pm

CID

BWI

5h 05m

1 stop

5:11 pm - 9:34 pm

BWI

CID

5h 23m

1 stop

$185United Airlines

Sat, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 4

6:45 pm - 8:43 am

CID

BWI

12h 58m

1 stop

9:20 pm - 5:55 pm

BWI

CID

21h 35m

1 stop

$217Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26

7:51 pm - 8:53 am

DSM

BWI

12h 02m

1 stop

3:19 pm - 7:16 pm

BWI

DSM

28h 57m

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$220Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24

6:28 pm - 11:33 pm

CID

BWI

4h 05m

1 stop

7:54 pm - 12:13 am

BWI

CID

5h 19m

1 stop

$230American Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

5:42 am - 1:13 pm

CID

BWI

6h 31m

1 stop

6:08 am - 11:51 am

BWI

CID

6h 43m

1 stop

$243Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 18

5:42 am - 1:13 pm

CID

BWI

6h 31m

1 stop

5:36 pm - 10:52 pm

BWI

CID

6h 16m

2 stops

$248Delta

Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Apr 18

6:00 am - 11:11 am

CID

BWI

4h 11m

1 stop

5:05 am - 12:18 pm

BWI

CID

8h 13m

2 stops

$251American Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25

3:40 pm - 11:15 pm

DSM

DCA

6h 35m

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7:00 pm - 10:10 pm

DCA

DSM

4h 10m

1 stop

$262Southwest

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7

5:30 am - 11:15 am

DSM

DCA

4h 45m

1 stop

7:25 am - 12:10 pm

DCA

DSM

5h 45m

1 stop

$266Southwest

Tue, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 16

Allegiant Air flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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Aug 13

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

7h 37m

1 stop

IAD2:37 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Aug 15

IAD9:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

14h 04m

1 stop

DSM10:09 amDes Moines

$343

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Jun 14

DSM6:00 amDes Moines

7h 14m

1 stop

IAD2:14 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Jun 19

IAD3:19 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

32h 33m

2 stops

DSM10:52 pmDes Moines

$372

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Mar 5

OMA7:24 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

11h 58m

1 stop

IAD8:22 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mar 15

IAD9:04 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

24h 57m

2 stops

OMA9:01 amOmaha Eppley Airfield

$432

Frontier flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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Apr 17

DSM2:20 pmDes Moines

6h 39m

1 stop

DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Apr 20

DCA7:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 29m

1 stop

DSM1:29 pmDes Moines

$181

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Apr 24

DSM2:20 pmDes Moines

6h 39m

1 stop

DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Apr 26

DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

20h 29m

1 stop

DSM1:29 pmDes Moines

$192

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Mar 4

OMA5:00 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

22h 59m

1 stop

DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mar 9

DCA2:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

7h 18m

1 stop

OMA8:18 pmOmaha Eppley Airfield

$200

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Fri 4/17

2:20 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/20

7:00 am-1:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$181

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Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/4

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

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Sat 7/4

5:11 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$185

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CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Fri 4/24

6:45 pm-8:43 am

1 stop12h 58m

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9:20 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$217

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Des Moines

Fri 3/20

7:51 pm-8:53 am

1 stop12h 02m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/24

3:19 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$220

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CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 3/18

6:28 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop4h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/25

7:54 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 19m

$230

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/16

5:42 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/18

6:08 am-11:51 am

1 stop6h 43m

$243

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CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/16

5:42 am-1:13 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/18

5:36 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops6h 16m

$248

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop4h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/25

5:05 am-12:18 pm

2 stops8h 13m

$251

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

3:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/7

7:00 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$262

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 3/10

5:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

7:25 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$266

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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 August is your next best option. Flight prices from Iowa to Washington, D.C. during August average around $357.

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 Saturday. momondo users have found tickets for Saturday departures for as low as $379. 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 $490.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Iowa to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $404. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the morning 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 $421. 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?

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Best Price Found	$239
Fastest flight time	2h 13m
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Airports in Washington, D.C.	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Iowa in the past 72 hours is $239. The best round-trip flight deal from Iowa to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $347.

The fastest flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 13m

Direct flights go from Iowa to Washington, D.C. every day.

There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From Iowa there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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The number of operators available for flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. is 5 as of February 2026.
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.?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Iowa to Washington, D.C. is Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 (45.88% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Embraer 175 (33.33%), Airbus A320-100/200 (4.31%), and Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 (3.92%).

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