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$67+ Cheap flights from Iowa 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Iowa to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2512:53 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/288:10 pmDCA - DSM
Nonstop3h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$322
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2211:11 amOMA - IAD
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Mon 12/296:05 amIAD - OMA
1 stop10h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/1910:47 amMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/228:15 amIAD - MLI
1 stop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$369
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/196:30 amMLI - DCA
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/228:30 amDCA - MLI
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$369
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/256:41 amDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/285:46 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$427
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/256:15 amDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/281:00 pmDCA - DSM
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/16$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2412:56 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 23mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/2810:35 amDCA - DSM
Nonstop2h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$438
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/256:15 amDSM - IAD
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Wed 12/3112:32 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop5h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/17$438
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:30 amMLI - DCA
1 stop4h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/45:00 pmDCA - MLI
1 stop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$439
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/244:15 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Sun 12/286:50 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/243:14 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/281:00 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$458
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/3110:47 amMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/46:30 amIAD - MLI
1 stop6h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$459

Find flight deals from Iowa to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/16

8:47 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$169

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

8:17 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop15h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

8:01 am-7:22 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$216

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/22

5:11 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

12:20 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$260

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/5

8:15 am-12:13 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$264

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/1

6:30 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/5

5:00 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 21m

$264

Sioux CityWashington, D.C.

SUX - IAD

SUXIAD

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Tue 1/20

12:45 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/1

1:05 pm-5:28 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$267

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/9

5:11 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

6:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$269

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - DCA

MLIDCA

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/9

3:45 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

12:00 pm-3:09 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$269

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - IAD

OMAIAD

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/9

7:46 pm-9:08 am

1 stop12h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/11

2:53 pm-10:20 am

1 stop20h 27m

$277

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/6

11:03 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/8

8:05 am-10:23 am

Nonstop3h 18m

$277

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to District of Columbia

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to District of Columbia (average of $181). Flying from Iowa to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 IA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Iowa to District of Columbia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 69% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Iowa to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. 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
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to District of Columbia in 4h 15m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 709 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $307 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Egyptair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $601 and $1,208, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa 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 Iowa to District of Columbia.

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to District of Columbia (average of $181). Flying from Iowa to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 Iowa to District of Columbia

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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