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$95+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa City, IA

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 12/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — CID
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Iowa City flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$443
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Iowa City
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/125:10 pmBWI - CID
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/183:22 pmCID - BWI
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$191
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Fri 10/108:21 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$219
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:50 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/225:29 pmCID - BWI
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$220
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2211:11 amBWI - CID
1 stop6h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/299:13 amCID - BWI
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$231
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/86:13 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/236:39 pmCID - BWI
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$249
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:00 amBWI - CID
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:26 pmCID - BWI
1 stop4h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/812:19 pmBWI - CID
2 stops11h 15mDelta
Wed 10/224:23 pmCID - BWI
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/15$278
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/318:57 pmIAD - CID
1 stop20h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/210:18 amCID - IAD
1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$282
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/291:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Fri 10/38:16 pmCID - DCA
1 stop24h 43mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$318
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/286:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop26h 31mFrontier
Thu 10/28:16 pmCID - DCA
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Deal found 9/13$328
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.
Wed 10/86:18 amIAD - CID
1 stop6h 27mDelta
Wed 10/226:00 amCID - IAD
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/13$337
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/147:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Sun 1/111:38 pmCID - DCA
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$343

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Iowa City

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Return

Price

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

5:10 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/18

3:22 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$191

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/29

5:29 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$191

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/27

6:39 pm-12:33 am

1 stop4h 54m

$220

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/23

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/27

6:39 pm-12:33 am

1 stop4h 54m

$249

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/8

6:13 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 10/23

6:39 pm-12:33 am

1 stop4h 54m

$249

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/8

6:18 am-11:45 am

1 stop6h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-2:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$337

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

1:20 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/29

5:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$358

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

6:03 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 45m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 11/18

5:54 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 40m

$363

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

5:52 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 10/29

12:31 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 49m

$368

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

DCA - CID

DCACID

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/3

7:00 am-7:31 pm

1 stop13h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/10

10:17 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops22h 42m

$373

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 25 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 IO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. 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 Washington, D.C. to Iowa City as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to IO9 are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa City. 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 Iowa City. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City in 6h 09m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Iowa City is about 810 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $104 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $169 and United Airlines from $292 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

    Most travelers choose Baltimore/Washington - Cedar Rapids, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Cedar Rapids or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Cedar Rapids when deciding on the best route from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

    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 Iowa City.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City 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. to Iowa City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $392). 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 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa City. 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
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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