Iowa

$64+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Iowa

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IAD — DSM
Feb 28 — Mar 71
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Iowa

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 January 29, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/188:00 am
DCA
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OMA
1 stop9h 05m
Frontier
Thu 2/1911:32 am
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$138
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/188:00 am
DCA
-
OMA
1 stop9h 05m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:19 pm
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop16h 56m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/62:00 pm
DCA
-
OMA
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:03 pm
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$196
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:00 pm
DCA
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OMA
1 stop26h 18m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:03 pm
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$209
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:00 am
DCA
-
OMA
1 stop9h 05m
Frontier
Thu 2/2610:15 am
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop10h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/68:00 am
DCA
-
OMA
1 stop13h 18m
Frontier
Sun 3/89:03 pm
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/28:00 am
DCA
-
OMA
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Sun 3/89:03 pm
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop14h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$243
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/168:00 am
DCA
-
CID
1 stop12h 12m
Frontier
Mon 2/238:07 pm
CID
-
DCA
1 stop16h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/278:00 am
DCA
-
OMA
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Mon 3/27:19 pm
OMA
-
DCA
1 stop25h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/216:00 pm
DCA
-
MLI
1 stop4h 27m
United Airlines
Mon 2/235:22 pm
MLI
-
DCA
1 stop4h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/271:00 pm
DCA
-
SUX
1 stop5h 41m
United Airlines
Fri 3/612:53 pm
SUX
-
DCA
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$264
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/198:00 am
DCA
-
DSM
1 stop11h 47m
Frontier
Mon 2/237:17 pm
DSM
-
DCA
1 stop16h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$264

Find 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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$138
(Expedia)

One-way from

$64
(Priceline)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$418

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Des Moines flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to Iowa
One-way flight from District of Columbia to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($13 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to Iowa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from District of Columbia to Iowa.

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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 January 29, 2026.
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

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

6:00 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 2/23

5:22 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$260

Washington, D.C.Sioux City

DCA - SUX

DCASUX

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/27

1:00 pm-5:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Fri 3/6

12:53 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$264

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 5/24

5:00 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$269

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

6:00 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 2/22

5:22 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$269

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/13

7:59 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/17

2:02 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$279

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/13

1:00 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop4h 47m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 2/17

5:22 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$279

Washington, D.C.Omaha

IAD - OMA

IADOMA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/7

6:15 am-10:32 am

1 stop5h 17m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 4/9

8:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$292

Washington, D.C.Omaha

IAD - OMA

IADOMA

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/24

10:10 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/27

8:00 am-4:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$293

Washington, D.C.Moline

DCA - MLI

DCAMLI

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/21

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 5/23

11:00 am-5:03 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$294

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-10:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 5/25

11:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$294

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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 $74). Flying from District of Columbia to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 January 29, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from District of Columbia to Iowa in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 12% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to Iowa?

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 January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from District of Columbia to Iowa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

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 District of Columbia to Iowa?

    A quick flight from District of Columbia to Iowa can take about 4h 27m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $260. District of Columbia and Iowa are separated by a distance of 732 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Iowa 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 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 $74). Flying from District of Columbia to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $284). 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 District of Columbia to Iowa

Discover the top 4 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$74Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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