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$127+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Reagan-National (DCA)

DSM — DCA
Oct 5 — Oct 121
Mon 10/5
Mon 10/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in December or February, booked 51 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Reagan-National

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National

Thu 10/111:29 am -
1 stop23h 42m
Mon 10/51:06 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 9/1$258
Thu 9/2411:29 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Mon 9/287:00 am -
1 stop13h 33m
Deal found 9/2$261
Thu 9/1711:29 am -
1 stop9h 30m
Mon 9/211:06 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 9/5$280
Fri 9/188:30 pm -
1 stop24h 29m
Mon 9/217:00 am -
1 stop13h 33m
Deal found 9/3$300
Fri 9/258:30 pm -
1 stop14h 41m
Mon 9/287:00 am -
1 stop13h 33m
Deal found 9/2$325
Sun 9/64:20 pm -
1 stop4h 40m
Wed 9/96:59 am -
1 stop4h 47m
Deal found 9/3$337
Tue 12/111:01 am -
1 stop5h 58m
Thu 12/312:30 pm -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 9/3$347
Fri 10/163:46 pm -
1 stop5h 18m
Sun 10/186:10 am -
1 stop4h 32m
Deal found 9/2$357
Mon 9/288:30 pm -
1 stop19h 29m
Fri 10/21:06 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Deal found 9/3$361

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Expedia)

One-way from

$127
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$432

Good round-trip deal

$417 or less

Good one-way deal

$327 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sun 9/20

2:34 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$169

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 10/6

5:50 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 9/9

4:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

2:58 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 10/2

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179
Quickest round-trip

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

6:24 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 10/30

5:50 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop4h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 12/4

5:29 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Mon 10/5

5:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 9/30

11:31 am-6:28 pm

1 stop5h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 50 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $401). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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 DSM to DCA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights typically cost between $416 and $502 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $258 on Frontier (Oct 1-Oct 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, such as Southwest and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,200 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,200 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,200 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
12,050 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,200 reviews

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Courtney,Sep 2026

DEN - STL

I still think the aircraft should load from the back and window seats first for all passengers. It's so much easier and efficient to board when you do not have to worry about hitting Anyone already seated.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Des Moines, you will be flying from Des Moines, which is the city’s only airport. Des Moines (DSM) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Des Moines. There are 2 flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in 4h 41m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. There are 895 mi between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip from $327. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Southwest. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $114. Users have also found prices from $144 and $294 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport consider choosing Republic Airways (90%), Envoy Air (87%) or American Airlines (78%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $463, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $261. The most popular route (Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $303.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Reagan-National 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 Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $401). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $485). 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 2 airlines flying from Des Moines to Reagan-National

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$327Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$357Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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