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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines from $74

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Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 6:19 pm
DCA
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DSM
11h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:17 pm - 1:15 pm
DSM
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DCA
16h 58m
1 stop
$197Frontier
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 6:19 pm
DCA
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DSM
11h 19m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:45 pm - 1:00 pm
DSM
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DCA
16h 15m
1 stop
$207Frontier
Fri, Feb 20 - Sun, Feb 22
United Airlines Logo
4:09 pm - 11:43 pm
BWI
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DSM
8h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:17 pm
DSM
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BWI
4h 53m
1 stop
$315United Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
United Airlines Logo
5:18 pm - 9:50 pm
BWI
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DSM
5h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
3:24 pm - 9:17 pm
DSM
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BWI
4h 53m
1 stop
$317United Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:41 am
BWI
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DSM
5h 41m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:16 pm - 12:41 am
DSM
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BWI
6h 25m
1 stop
$319Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 11
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 9:10 pm
DCA
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DSM
7h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:40 am
DSM
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DCA
5h 30m
1 stop
$332Southwest
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
American Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 1:18 pm
DCA
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DSM
2h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:28 pm - 3:59 pm
DSM
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DCA
2h 31mnonstop
$334American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 4
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 7:20 pm
DCA
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DSM
9h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 11:40 am
DSM
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DCA
5h 30m
1 stop
$337Southwest
Wed, Feb 11 - Sat, Feb 14
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:16 am
IAD
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DSM
5h 16m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 pm - 12:09 am
DSM
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IAD
4h 39m
1 stop
$347Delta
Sat, May 23 - Tue, May 26
American Airlines Logo
7:01 am - 4:24 pm
IAD
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DSM
10h 23m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 8:30 pm
DSM
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IAD
5h 30m
1 stop
$402American Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 17

Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 20
DCA8:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 19m
1 stop
DSM6:19 pmDes Moines
Feb 23
DSM7:17 pmDes Moines
16h 58m
1 stop
DCA1:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$197
Frontier
Feb 20
DCA8:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
11h 19m
1 stop
DSM6:19 pmDes Moines
Feb 22
DSM7:45 pmDes Moines
16h 15m
1 stop
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$207
Frontier
Feb 19
DCA6:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
25h 19m
1 stop
DSM6:19 pmDes Moines
Feb 22
DSM7:45 pmDes Moines
16h 15m
1 stop
DCA1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$225

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 20
BWI4:09 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 34m
1 stop
DSM11:43 pmDes Moines
Feb 23
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
4h 53m
1 stop
BWI9:17 pmBaltimore/Washington
$315
United Airlines
Feb 10
BWI5:18 pmBaltimore/Washington
5h 32m
1 stop
DSM9:50 pmDes Moines
Feb 17
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
4h 53m
1 stop
BWI9:17 pmBaltimore/Washington
$317
United Airlines
Feb 10
BWI10:05 amBaltimore/Washington
11h 29m
2 stops
DSM8:34 pmDes Moines
Feb 17
DSM3:24 pmDes Moines
4h 53m
1 stop
BWI9:17 pmBaltimore/Washington
$322

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

8:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

7:17 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 58m

$197

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

8:00 am-6:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

Des Moines

Sun 2/22

7:45 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$207

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/20

4:09 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop8h 34m

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

3:24 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$315

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/10

5:18 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 32m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

3:24 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop4h 53m

$317

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/11

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Des Moines

Wed 2/11

5:16 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 25m

$319

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

2:55 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

5:10 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 30m

$332

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

11:23 am-1:18 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

12:28 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$334

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/11

10:35 am-7:20 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Des Moines

Sat 2/14

5:10 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 30m

$337

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop5h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 5/26

6:30 pm-12:09 am

1 stop4h 39m

$347

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

7:01 am-4:24 pm

2 stops10h 23m

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$402

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in February, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines during April average around $406.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $399. Flights from Washington, D.C. 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.

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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. 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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Best Price Found

$183

Fastest flight time

2h 46m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $183. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $337.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines takes 2h 46m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines every day.
There is 1 airport in Des Moines. From Washington, D.C. there are direct flights to Des Moines (DSM).
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Des Moines by plane?

    Des Moines is 892.3 mi away from Washington, D.C.. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 46m.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. 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. to Des Moines

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DeltaPriceFrom $74Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,051 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,258 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $246Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,136 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $261Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,164 reviews
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  • American Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

    American Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, operating 14 flights/week on average for this route. A good American Airlines flight deal for Washington, D.C. to Des Moines starts from $246 round-trip, up to an average price of $345. Our users have rated American Airlines at 7.2/10.

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