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$91+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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.
WAS — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(Mytrip)

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 Washington, D.C. to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

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.
Tue 7/155:45 amBWI - DSM
1 stop8h 46mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/1611:00 amDSM - BWI
1 stop20h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$191
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.
Sat 8/165:38 pmBWI - CID
1 stop7h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/236:00 amCID - BWI
1 stop4h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$191
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/96:15 amBWI - CID
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/126:37 amCID - BWI
1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$225
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 8/287:45 pmBWI - OMA
1 stop5h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/316:19 amOMA - BWI
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$232
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2110:45 amBWI - OMA
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Mon 8/257:50 pmOMA - BWI
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$242
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.
Sat 10/46:19 amBWI - OMA
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Tue 10/75:35 amOMA - BWI
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 6/11$244
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 7/96:00 amBWI - CID
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Tue 7/154:19 pmCID - BWI
1 stop6h 40mDelta
Deal found 6/11$249
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 6/10. 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 7/259:39 amBWI - CID
1 stop4h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/16:52 pmCID - BWI
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$257
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
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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

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Iowa that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/15

5:45 am-1:31 pm

1 stop8h 46m

Des Moines

Wed 7/16

11:00 am-8:44 am

1 stop20h 44m

$191

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/16

5:38 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/23

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 14m

$191

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/9

6:15 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/12

6:37 am-1:48 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$225

BaltimoreOmaha

BWI - OMA

BWIOMA

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/28

6:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop4h 30m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 8/31

11:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$232

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/15

4:19 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$249

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

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/25

9:39 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/1

6:52 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop27h 42m

$257

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

BaltimoreOmaha

BWI - OMA

BWIOMA

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/6

10:00 am-2:06 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 9/7

6:00 pm-12:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$269

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

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 Washington, D.C. to Iowa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $91. Allegiant Air flights start at $96 while deals on American Airlines start at $114 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Iowa are Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Omaha Eppley Airfield, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Omaha Eppley Airfield and Baltimore/Washington - Omaha Eppley Airfield.

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Iowa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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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