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$100+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines (DSM)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — DSM
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Des Moines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Des Moines flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$259
(Priceline)

One-way from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$390

Good round-trip deal

$401 or less

Good one-way deal

$146 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 15, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/78:15 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
dom. 11/92:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$259
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/318:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
dom. 11/22:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$263
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/257:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
vie. 9/262:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/87:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
vie. 10/102:39 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop20h 25mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/206:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
lun. 9/222:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop25h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$300
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/157:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
lun. 10/202:39 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/37:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 10/65:51 pmDSM - DCA
2 stops27h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/146:50 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
mar. 10/214:45 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 9/14$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/1710:00 pmDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
dom. 10/195:00 amDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/312:48 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
lun. 10/66:22 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 10/46:15 amIAD - DSM
1 stop4h 59mDelta
dom. 10/56:30 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/13$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/176:18 amIAD - DSM
1 stop5h 08mDelta
lun. 10/206:39 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Deal found 9/12$348

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 11/7

8:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 32m

Des Moines

dom. 11/9

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$290

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 10/14

6:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Des Moines

mar. 10/21

4:45 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$317

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 10/15

1:30 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Des Moines

mié. 10/22

6:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop3h 50m

$322

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 10/4

6:15 am-10:14 am

1 stop4h 59m

Des Moines

dom. 10/5

6:30 pm-12:13 am

1 stop4h 43m

$339

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 11/24

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

Des Moines

vie. 11/28

6:50 am-1:28 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$348

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 10/17

6:18 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 08m

Des Moines

lun. 10/20

6:39 pm-12:12 am

1 stop4h 33m

$348

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 10/31

10:00 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

Des Moines

mar. 11/4

6:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$353

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 11/25

6:00 am-11:00 am

2 stops6h 00m

Des Moines

mar. 12/2

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops5h 25m

$355

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 9/18

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Des Moines

lun. 9/22

2:25 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$364

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 11/14

6:50 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Des Moines

lun. 11/17

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops5h 25m

$368

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from District of Columbia to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DC to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Des Moines. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from District of Columbia?

    Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Delta can get you from District of Columbia to Des Moines in just under 4h. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 32m. Airlines will cover a distance of 895 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines are American Airlines ($100), Southwest ($106), and Delta ($110).

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from District of Columbia to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $402). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Des Moines

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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