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$91+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — DSM
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Des Moines

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$91
(Southwest)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
jue. 9/47:45 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 24mDelta
dom. 9/73:12 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/11$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 9/156:30 amDCA - DSM
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
jue. 9/187:08 amDSM - DCA
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$335
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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. 7/158:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
mar. 8/268:25 amDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$341
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/41:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
dom. 9/78:41 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop19h 20mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$347
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/16:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
dom. 11/26:50 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$467

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines that are best for you.

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Reagan-National

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Des Moines

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 9/4

7:45 am-2:09 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Des Moines

dom. 9/7

3:12 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$309

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 8/7

3:50 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Des Moines

lun. 8/11

7:32 am-6:27 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$335

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 7/15

8:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 00m

Des Moines

mar. 8/26

8:25 am-4:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$341

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 9/4

1:00 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

Des Moines

dom. 9/7

8:41 pm-5:01 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$347

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 7/4

1:00 pm-10:32 am

2 stops22h 32m

Des Moines

sáb. 7/26

3:34 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$470

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 8/19

6:55 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$91

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 8/18

1:00 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$161

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 7/8

11:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

$233

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 7/11

1:20 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$285

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 6/22

6:25 am-10:27 am

1 stop5h 02m

$326

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Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Des Moines

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to Des Moines. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 DCA to DSM?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 junio 12, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

Plan your trip to Des Moines by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Des Moines. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Des Moines. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Des Moines, you will be flying into Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city. Des Moines is the only Des Moines airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 5 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $309. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $333 and $335, respectively. Delta is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $91. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines?

    Consider American Airlines (69%), PSA Airlines (69%) or Alaska Airlines (57%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines? While on average our users pay $317, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines), is priced around $217.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 5 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Des Moines

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$283Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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