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$80+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — DSM
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Des Moines

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 February 3, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop30h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/168:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Mon 4/68:14 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop19h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$225
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Sat 10/39:59 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop11h 02m
American Airlines
Sat 10/177:30 am
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop7h 43m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/98:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Thu 3/122:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop30h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 3/116:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
2 stops16h 45m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop30h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/293:22 pm
DSM
-
DCA
2 stops29h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 3/138:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Mon 3/168:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Fri 4/108:14 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$269
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 5/17:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Mon 5/42:20 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop6h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 2/1$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
-
DSM
2 stops27h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/308:21 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop14h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 5/1311:04 am
DCA
-
DSM
Nonstop2h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 5/166:00 am
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop8h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/1$282

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to Des Moines

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Round-trip from

$276
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One-way from

$80
(Frontier)

Popular in

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February

Average price

$401

Good round-trip deal

$367 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Des Moines that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
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

Sun 3/1

8:00 am-6:42 pm

1 stop11h 42m

Des Moines

Fri 3/6

8:21 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop15h 41m

$302

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

7:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$323

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/30

7:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 50m

Des Moines

Sat 5/2

6:40 am-5:45 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$324

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

6:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

8:04 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$342

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

6:30 am-10:44 am

1 stop5h 14m

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

8:04 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$342

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/11

7:30 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

8:04 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$342

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

7:30 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

8:04 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$342

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/18

7:30 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

8:04 am-2:14 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$342

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-10:48 am

1 stop5h 48m

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

10:28 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$347

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

7:30 am-11:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 4/1

3:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Des Moines

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 $74). Flying from District of Columbia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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 February 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from District of Columbia to Des Moines is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 4% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Des Moines. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 United Airlines can get you from District of Columbia to Des Moines in just under 4h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 46m. 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 Frontier ($111), American Airlines ($128), and Delta ($133).

  • 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 $74). Flying from District of Columbia to Des Moines in February is currently the most expensive (average of $306). 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 February 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$74Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$246Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$261Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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