How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines in about 5h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 17m. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 871 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Delta, at $216, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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.

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).

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

If you book a flight to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Des Moines per day from 2 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

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Wed 10/28

9:06 pm-2:42 pm

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

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3:37 pm-2:14 pm

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Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - DSM Des Moines

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/19

3:30 pm-7:39 pm

2 stops29h 09m

Des Moines

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Charlotte (CLT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $386.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 12m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,653 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,653 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,653 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,350 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,653 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?
If you book a flight to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, you will be flying to Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 0 flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Des Moines per day from 2 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?
Airlines like United Airlines and Delta fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines in about 5h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 17m. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Des Moines are separated by a distance of 871 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines round-trip?
Delta, at $216, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines for 64% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Des Moines?
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Delta	Cheapest$216	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$386	Average$722	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 93% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Charlotte (CLT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $386.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Des Moines?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 12m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

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