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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines from $117

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7:00 am - 7:33 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
13h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
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8:25 pm - 9:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
24h 34m1 stop Denver Intl
$291Frontier
Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9
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7:00 am - 7:33 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
13h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 12:11 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
23h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
$310Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
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7:00 am - 7:33 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
13h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:29 am - 12:11 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
23h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
$315Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 27
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:11 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
5h 06m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
10:22 am - 4:39 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 17m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$337Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
Southwest Logo
3:35 pm - 10:00 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
7h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
4:15 pm - 9:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 20m1 stop Chicago Midway
$377Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
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8:05 am - 11:30 amDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
4h 25m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
3:30 pm - 11:20 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 50m1 stop Chicago Midway
$377Southwest
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:50 pm - 10:00 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
4h 10m1 stop Chicago Midway
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 12:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 00m1 stop Chicago Midway
$377Southwest
Mon, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 8
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1:59 pm - 3:41 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
2h 42mnonstop
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3:01 pm - 6:35 pmDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 34mnonstop
$397American Airlines
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 17
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11:59 am - 1:50 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
2h 51mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:34 amDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 34mnonstop
$397American Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3
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8:52 pm - 10:45 pmDCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-DSM Des Moines
2h 53mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 9:33 amDSM  Des Moines-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 32mnonstop
$397American Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

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Delta flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Oct 29
DCA6:05 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 06m
1 stop
DSM10:11 amDes Moines
Nov 2
DSM10:22 amDes Moines
5h 17m
1 stop
DCA4:39 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$337
Delta
Nov 4
DCA6:26 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
5h 07m
1 stop
DSM10:33 pmDes Moines
Nov 7
DSM11:27 amDes Moines
5h 05m
1 stop
DCA5:32 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$347
Delta
Sep 13
DCA3:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 11m
1 stop
DSM9:11 pmDes Moines
Sep 15
DSM2:34 pmDes Moines
5h 03m
1 stop
DCA8:37 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$357

American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines

Our best American Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines flight tickets
American Airlines
Sep 10
DCA11:59 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 44m
DSM1:43 pmDes Moines
Sep 12
DSM7:00 amDes Moines
2h 38m
DCA10:38 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$397
American Airlines
Oct 3
DCA1:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 42m
DSM3:41 pmDes Moines
Oct 17
DSM1:15 pmDes Moines
7h 44m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$407
American Airlines
Sep 30
DCA10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
2h 41m
DSM11:41 pmDes Moines
Oct 7
DSM2:26 pmDes Moines
2h 34m
DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$435

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/2

7:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Des Moines

Fri 10/9

8:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 34m

$291

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/25

7:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 9/27

11:29 am-12:11 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$310

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/25

7:00 am-7:33 pm

1 stop13h 33m

Des Moines

Sun 9/27

11:29 am-12:11 pm

1 stop23h 42m

$315

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/29

6:05 am-10:11 am

1 stop5h 06m

Des Moines

Mon 11/2

10:22 am-4:39 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$337

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/18

3:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Sat 11/21

4:15 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$377

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/28

8:05 am-11:30 am

1 stop4h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

3:30 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$377

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/7

6:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$377
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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/3

1:59 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Des Moines

Sat 10/17

3:01 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$397

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/28

11:59 am-1:50 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Des Moines

Tue 11/3

6:00 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 34m

$397

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - DSM Des Moines

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/7

8:52 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop2h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 10/13

6:01 am-9:33 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$397

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $443 to $554.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $291.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in January, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines during March average around $403.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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 $443. Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $639. 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 at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines at noon for as low as $463. 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 in the morning because they tend to be around $479. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines flights?

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How have Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines flights are approximately 27% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$117

Fastest flight time

2h 41m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the past 72 hours is $117. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $291.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines takes 2h 41m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines every day.
There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Des Moines by plane?

    A flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Des Moines will travel around 893.3 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 2h 41m.

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

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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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Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines

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SouthwestPriceFrom $312Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,200 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $321Free CancellationRating
7.1
12,041 reviews
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  • American Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines

    American Airlines flies from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines around 10 times per week, with 12,041 momondo users rating the airline 7.1/10. The cheapest American Airlines deal from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines in the last 72 hours was $321 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $465 for American Airlines flights on this route.

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