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$139+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)

DCA — DSM
Nov 7 — Nov 141
Sat 11/7
Sat 11/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to Des Moines

Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines

Tue 11/33:35 pm -
1 stop7h 25m
Sat 11/712:45 pm -
1 stop4h 30m
Deal found 10/4$282
Mon 11/21:00 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Mon 11/98:30 pm -
1 stop19h 17m
Deal found 10/3$288
Thu 11/56:10 am -
1 stop6h 20m
Wed 11/116:00 am -
1 stop5h 00m
Deal found 10/5$304
Sat 11/76:00 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Mon 11/95:25 am -
1 stop7h 25m
Deal found 10/5$310
Thu 12/106:10 am -
1 stop6h 15m
Mon 12/143:30 pm -
1 stop6h 50m
Deal found 10/7$326
Tue 10/278:05 am -
1 stop4h 25m
Sat 10/315:20 am -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 10/4$328
Sat 10/316:05 am -
1 stop6h 45m
Thu 11/55:25 am -
1 stop8h 50m
Deal found 10/6$332

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$282
(Southwest)

One-way from

$139
(Frontier)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$483

Good round-trip deal

$474 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 11/7

7:25 am-7:45 pm

2 stops13h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$152

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/7

3:35 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$163

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/27

1:35 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops9h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/11

6:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/18

6:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/19

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212
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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

6:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/2

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$285

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

6:25 am-5:28 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$322

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/10

6:10 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 15m

Des Moines

Fri 11/13

4:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$350

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FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines (average of $391). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines in September is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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?

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 in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines flights typically cost between $453 and $553 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $282 on Southwest (Nov 3-Nov 7).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,219 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,134 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,219 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Edward,Sep 2026

MCO - BWI

Changed flight which was easy. Gate Agent booked me from extra leg room seat on original flight to row 15 on new flight that did not have extra leg room - even though it was an exit row. The row in front of me with extra leg room had an empty seat.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 2 airlines have flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines?

    Southwest can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines in just under 6h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Des Moines is about 895 mi.

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

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $312. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $321 round trip. Southwest is priced at 35% 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 American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $154. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest 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 Republic Airways (78%), PSA Airlines (77%) or American Airlines (67%) 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 $514, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $437. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines), is priced around $328.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines (average of $391). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines in September is currently the most expensive (average of $563). 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 2 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Des Moines

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$321Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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