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$91+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Iowa

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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$91
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$436

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/275:25 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop6h 23mDelta
Thu 9/46:00 amMLI - IAD
1 stop7h 31mDelta
Deal found 6/11$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/277:44 amIAD - MLI
2 stops10h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/47:05 amMLI - IAD
1 stop5h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/1311:58 amIAD - CID
1 stop26h 08mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/186:52 pmCID - IAD
2 stops25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/173:05 pmIAD - CID
1 stop28h 03mAllegiant Air
Sun 10/1910:18 amCID - IAD
2 stops28h 31mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$271
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/183:15 pmDCA - MLI
1 stop7h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/216:38 pmMLI - DCA
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/106:25 amDCA - MLI
1 stop4h 57mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1410:59 amMLI - DCA
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:40 pmIAD - DSM
3 stops30h 57mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/911:00 amDSM - IAD
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/126:00 amDCA - OMA
1 stop8h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/167:05 amOMA - DCA
1 stop13h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$305
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1711:58 amIAD - DSM
1 stop11h 40mAllegiant Air
Sun 7/2712:43 pmDSM - IAD
1 stop26h 13mAllegiant Air
Deal found 6/10$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 8/288:00 amDCA - OMA
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Sun 8/316:35 amOMA - DCA
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/12$306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/47:45 amDCA - DSM
1 stop7h 24mDelta
Sun 9/73:12 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/11$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/207:25 pmIAD - OMA
2 stops14h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/255:11 amOMA - IAD
2 stops9h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$313

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Iowa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Iowa that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

5:25 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 9/4

6:00 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$249

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

7:44 am-4:58 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 9/4

7:05 am-1:12 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$254

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/13

11:58 am-1:06 pm

1 stop26h 08m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 7/18

6:52 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops25h 01m

$264

Washington, D.C.Cedar Rapids

IAD - CID

IADCID

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/14

4:46 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops25h 29m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/19

11:16 am-8:35 am

1 stop20h 19m

$281

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/18

3:15 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 9/21

6:38 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$294

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/10

6:25 am-10:22 am

1 stop4h 57m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 7/14

10:59 am-7:02 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$296

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 7/4

5:40 pm-11:37 pm

3 stops30h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 7/9

11:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop23h 08m

$298

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/15

5:35 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/18

9:17 am-8:16 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$305

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

IAD - DSM

IADDSM

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/17

11:58 am-10:38 pm

1 stop11h 40m

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

12:43 pm-3:56 pm

1 stop26h 13m

$306

Washington, D.C.Omaha

DCA - OMA

DCAOMA

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/28

8:00 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 8/31

6:35 am-1:54 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$306

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from District of Columbia to Iowa 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 DC to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa 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 Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from District of Columbia to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
725 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Southwest. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $91. Users have also found prices from $96 and $114 on Allegiant Air and Frontier, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from District of Columbia to Iowa 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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Top 5 airlines flying from District of Columbia to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Iowa. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$132Average$258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$322Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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