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

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Allegiant Air, with the lowest prices starting at $305 and $306, respectively. Delta is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Allegiant Air and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines for a low price.

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines or Baltimore/Washington - Des Moines as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Friday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 25%.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

To save up to 179% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 52 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines from $397 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $422 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

August can be a great time to fly to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. with a flight ticket averaging about $427. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as $261. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of March.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.?

Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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mar. 7/155:45 amBWI - DSM

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

mié. 7/1611:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop20h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$191

lun. 9/157:11 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines

jue. 9/186:11 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$271

sáb. 7/56:00 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 19mDelta

mar. 7/155:52 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$297

vie. 7/45:40 pmIAD - DSM

3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines

mié. 7/911:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$298

jue. 7/1711:58 amIAD - DSM

1 stop11h 40mAllegiant Air

dom. 7/2712:43 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop26h 13mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/10

$306

lun. 9/86:15 amBWI - DSM

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

vie. 9/126:00 amDSM - BWI

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$306

jue. 9/47:45 amDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 24mDelta

dom. 9/73:12 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 44mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$309

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

mar. 7/158:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 00mSouthwest

mar. 8/268:25 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$341

jue. 9/41:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 56mFrontier

dom. 9/78:41 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop19h 20mFrontier

Deal found 6/10

$347

sáb. 7/126:20 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 56mDelta

sáb. 7/195:30 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$359

mié. 7/25:41 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 7/267:09 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$373

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mar. 7/155:45 amBWI - DSM

1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines

mié. 7/1611:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop20h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$191

sáb. 7/56:00 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 38mDelta

mié. 7/162:29 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$297

mié. 8/66:00 amBWI - DSM

1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines

mié. 8/135:29 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$305

jue. 7/1711:58 amIAD - DSM

1 stop11h 40mAllegiant Air

dom. 7/2712:43 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop26h 13mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/10

$306

jue. 9/41:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 56mFrontier

dom. 9/78:41 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop14h 30mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$333

mar. 7/158:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 00mSouthwest

mar. 8/268:25 amDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$341

jue. 7/316:15 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

mar. 8/56:24 amDSM - BWI

1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$389

vie. 7/45:40 pmIAD - DSM

3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines

mié. 7/911:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$298

jue. 9/47:45 amDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 24mDelta

dom. 9/73:12 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 44mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$309

jue. 8/73:50 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop8h 37mAmerican Airlines

lun. 8/117:32 amDSM - DCA

1 stop9h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$335

sáb. 7/56:35 amBWI - DSM

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

dom. 7/66:40 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$362

sáb. 7/126:20 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 56mDelta

sáb. 7/195:30 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 41mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$359

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jue. 6/199:51 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

lun. 6/236:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$294

jue. 6/195:41 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

lun. 6/235:32 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$503

vie. 6/204:54 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops31h 42mAllegiant Air

sáb. 6/281:13 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 39mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/12

$313

vie. 6/205:40 pmIAD - DSM

3 stops30h 56mMultiple Airlines

sáb. 6/281:13 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$364

vie. 6/207:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop13h 53mFrontier

vie. 6/278:38 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop14h 22mFrontier

Deal found 6/10

$394

vie. 6/201:29 pmDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 6/287:33 amDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$463

vie. 6/206:35 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

mar. 6/245:35 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$475

vie. 6/205:24 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 13mDelta

sáb. 6/286:07 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$476

vie. 6/206:05 amDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 33mDelta

mar. 6/245:52 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$476

vie. 6/202:05 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop9h 50mSouthwest

mar. 6/241:45 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$481

vie. 6/206:48 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines

sáb. 6/288:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$483

vie. 6/206:00 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 19mDelta

mar. 6/245:52 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$547

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines
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mar. 8/196:55 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop4h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$91

jue. 7/109:39 amBWI - DSM

1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$94

mar. 8/195:45 amIAD - DSM

1 stop9h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$96

dom. 6/2911:12 amIAD - DSM

1 stop12h 25mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/10

$119

mar. 7/110:32 amBWI - DSM

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$149

lun. 8/181:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop6h 48mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$161

jue. 7/105:40 pmIAD - DSM

3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$184

jue. 7/246:25 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 08mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$184

mié. 7/92:50 pmBWI - DSM

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$189

mar. 7/811:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop9h 13mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$233

mar. 8/198:20 amIAD - DSM

2 stops9h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$241

vie. 7/111:20 pmDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$285

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BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

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mar. 7/15

5:45 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Des Moines

mié. 7/16

11:00 am-8:44 am

1 stop20h 44m

$191

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 7/5

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop5h 19m

Des Moines

mar. 7/15

5:52 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$297

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 7/4

5:40 pm-11:37 pm

3 stops30h 57m

Des Moines

mié. 7/9

11:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop23h 08m

$298

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 8/6

6:00 am-12:39 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Des Moines

mié. 8/13

5:29 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$305

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 7/17

11:58 am-10:38 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Des Moines

dom. 7/27

12:43 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$306

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 9/8

6:15 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 45m

Des Moines

vie. 9/12

6:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$306

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

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

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is 51 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to DSM?

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Des Moines 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. 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

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

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

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

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.

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

725 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

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

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.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.?
Des Moines (DSM) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. You should not have trouble finding flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Des Moines airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 3.6 mi journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Des Moines’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Allegiant Air, with the lowest prices starting at $305 and $306, respectively. Delta is 30% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 Allegiant Air and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?
When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Des Moines, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines or Baltimore/Washington - Des Moines as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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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Frontier	Cheapest$132	Average$258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$138	Average$392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$246	Average$348	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$282	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$322	Average$497	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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