What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $392.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 54m.

What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 29m.

How long is the flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Departing from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport will take you 3h 59m. The distance from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 871 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip from $278. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Delta is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DSM to IAD?

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

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

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$225

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sun 10/18

6:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$199

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 10/23

10:00 pm-6:20 am

1 stop31h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$225

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sun 11/1

2:49 pm-5:12 pm

3 stops25h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$265

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 10/7

2:42 pm-6:20 am

1 stop14h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$272

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 10/28

11:23 am-5:24 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$320

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Thu 12/24

6:42 pm-11:43 am

2 stops16h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Des Moines

Wed 12/30

6:42 pm-11:43 am

2 stops16h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Des Moines

Tue 12/22

6:42 pm-11:43 am

2 stops16h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 10/16

3:11 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$358

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM Des Moines - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 11/11

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/14

3:37 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$437

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport

Delays

About 0% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, such as Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,620 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,620 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,620 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,274 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,620 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?
Most people fly from Des Moines (DSM) if they book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, Des Moines has 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 2 airlines. Des Moines is conveniently located just 3.6 mi from Des Moines’s city center.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?
Departing from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport will take you 3h 59m. The distance from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 871 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip from $278. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Delta is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl?
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How often are flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 0% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 0 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Chicago (ORD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $392.

What’s the fastest layover option from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 29m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flights via Charlotte (CLT) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 54m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2026.

Best flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Des Moines to Dulles Intl that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 2, 2026.

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl
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One-way flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl
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