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$70+ 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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — DSM
Apr 27 — May 41
Mon 4/27
Mon 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 28, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/247:59 am
DCA
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CID
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:36 pm
CID
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DCA
1 stop6h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$140
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/96:00 pm
DCA
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CID
1 stop20h 06m
Frontier
Tue 5/121:51 pm
CID
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DCA
1 stop22h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:00 am
DCA
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CID
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Sun 5/101:51 pm
CID
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DCA
1 stop7h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/137:00 am
DCA
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DSM
1 stop13h 14m
Frontier
Wed 5/62:16 pm
DSM
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DCA
1 stop21h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Fri 4/246:14 am
BWI
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OMA
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Mon 4/274:19 pm
OMA
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BWI
1 stop7h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/127:00 am
DCA
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CID
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Tue 5/191:51 pm
CID
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DCA
1 stop7h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$180
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 5/297:00 am
DCA
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DSM
1 stop7h 31m
Frontier
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
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DCA
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$180
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/207:59 am
DCA
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CID
1 stop6h 52m
Frontier
Mon 4/272:36 pm
CID
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DCA
1 stop6h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$181
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/267:00 am
DCA
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CID
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Tue 6/21:51 pm
CID
-
DCA
1 stop7h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:35 am
BWI
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OMA
1 stop8h 34m
Frontier
Fri 4/174:04 pm
OMA
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BWI
1 stop7h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$200
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/236:00 pm
DCA
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CID
1 stop20h 06m
Frontier
Sun 5/311:51 pm
CID
-
DCA
1 stop22h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$205
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/107:00 am
DCA
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CID
1 stop7h 57m
Frontier
Sun 4/122:31 pm
CID
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DCA
1 stop20h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$212

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Iowa

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$140
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$70
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Average price

$591

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$367 or less

Good one-way deal

$278 or less
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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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/4

6:33 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 51m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/8

5:07 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 34m

$261

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/23

6:00 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 7/29

11:08 am-6:26 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$276

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/27

6:19 am-11:26 am

1 stop6h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 6/29

4:24 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$283

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/24

6:17 am-11:16 am

1 stop5h 59m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/30

4:11 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$283

Washington, D.C.Moline

IAD - MLI

IADMLI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/25

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop5h 24m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 6/30

5:17 pm-12:44 am

1 stop6h 27m

$298

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop5h 35m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/27

6:50 pm-12:48 am

1 stop4h 58m

$311

Washington, D.C.Des Moines

DCA - DSM

DCADSM

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/9

10:40 am-8:55 pm

2 stops11h 15m

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

5:35 am-3:05 pm

2 stops8h 30m

$313

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-12:29 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Des Moines

Sat 4/18

1:10 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$314

BaltimoreDes Moines

BWI - DSM

BWIDSM

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/9

6:15 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 22m

Des Moines

Sat 5/23

6:50 pm-12:33 am

1 stop4h 43m

$317

BaltimoreCedar Rapids

BWI - CID

BWICID

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/2

5:36 pm-10:52 pm

2 stops6h 16m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/7

11:59 am-6:04 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$320

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Iowa

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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 $74). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 March 28, 2026.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Iowa by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. 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 March 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,356 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,520 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,333 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Iowa in 4h 37m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 1022 mi between Washington, D.C. and Iowa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $134. American Airlines flights start at $146 while deals on Southwest start at $161 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Des Moines.

  • 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.

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

    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.

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

    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 $74). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 Washington, D.C. to Iowa

Discover the top 4 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$74Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$210Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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