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$103+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to District of Columbia

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IAD
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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Round-trip from

$177
(Frontier)

One-way from

$103
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$423

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Mon 11/38:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$177
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/262:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Fri 10/37:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/13:50 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/710:00 pmDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$199
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/312:32 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 27mFrontier
Sun 11/28:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/12:49 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Tue 10/78:50 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/12$219
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/15:25 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Tue 10/76:00 amIAD - DSM
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/12$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/56:00 amDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/811:55 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$225
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/262:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Mon 9/297:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$226
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/32:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sun 10/57:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/12$232
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 11/245:52 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Mon 12/86:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/13$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:25 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sun 10/57:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/231:48 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/2710:00 pmDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$251

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Des Moines

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District of Columbia

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Depart

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Price

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

10:50 am-5:17 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$219

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 10/1

5:25 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-10:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$219

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

5:32 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

1:00 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$219

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

11:55 am-3:32 pm

1 stop4h 37m

$225

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:32 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/6

8:15 am-1:47 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$225

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:32 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

6:00 pm-1:47 pm

1 stop20h 47m

$276

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 10/3

8:00 am-3:57 pm

1 stop6h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/5

6:30 am-10:32 am

1 stop5h 02m

$287

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 9/29

2:25 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/3

7:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$320

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 11/5

6:15 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

8:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$340

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

3:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$340

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 DSM to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Des Moines to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Des Moines to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

    For a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia, you will be flying from Des Moines. Des Moines (DSM) is just 3.6 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

    Airlines like Delta, American Airlines, and Frontier fly from Des Moines to District of Columbia in about 2h 29m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 58m. Airlines will cover a distance of 895 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $109 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $110 and Delta from $110 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to District of Columbia 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 Des Moines to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from Des Moines to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 Des Moines to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Des Moines to District of Columbia. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$222Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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