How often are flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 26% of weekly flights between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 93 minutes.

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, TezJet have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

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

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

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 5h 47m. 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 $174. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Delta is priced at 61% 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?

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

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Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl
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 December 23, 2025.

Thu 12/255:35 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 38mDelta

Wed 12/316:00 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$438

Wed 12/2411:35 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/286:30 amIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$458

Tue 12/236:59 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 42mDelta

Wed 12/314:17 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 28mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$503

Tue 12/236:46 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 29mUnited Airlines

Sun 12/288:15 amIAD - DSM

1 stop7h 18mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$523

Mon 12/2210:29 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 42mDelta

Fri 12/266:00 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$543

Fri 12/265:21 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 47mDelta

Sat 1/312:32 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 16mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$551

Thu 12/253:14 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 07mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/318:30 amIAD - DSM

2 stops14h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$553

Fri 12/268:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 24mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/318:40 amIAD - DSM

2 stops14h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$630

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 December 23, 2025.

Wed 2/44:25 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/115:46 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$316

Wed 2/411:26 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Wed 2/115:26 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 23mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$317

Wed 1/146:24 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Wed 1/216:00 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$317

Mon 1/264:25 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/275:46 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$329

Wed 2/46:54 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Sat 2/286:00 amIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$329

Tue 2/34:22 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 35mDelta

Sat 2/286:00 amIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 09mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$329

Tue 3/37:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines

Sun 3/89:18 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$369

Thu 1/2910:21 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Mon 2/212:32 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$341

Thu 2/56:24 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 28mDelta

Sat 2/287:15 amIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$341

Tue 6/25:35 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 54mDelta

Wed 6/176:00 amIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/20

$373

Last-minute flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl
Discover last-minute flight deals from Des Moines to Dulles Intl. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 12/2511:15 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/315:31 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$438

Wed 1/74:25 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/125:46 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$422

Mon 1/128:17 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops14h 26mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/168:53 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$360

Wed 1/146:24 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Wed 1/216:00 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 41mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$317

Wed 1/144:25 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Wed 1/217:01 amIAD - DSM

2 stops15h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$368

Wed 1/218:35 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Fri 1/239:05 amIAD - DSM

1 stop11h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$416

Mon 1/264:25 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 47mAmerican Airlines

Tue 1/275:46 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$329

Thu 1/2910:21 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 25mDelta

Mon 2/212:32 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$341

Thu 1/297:00 amDSM - IAD

2 stops15h 12mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/25:46 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$398

Fri 1/306:54 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Mon 2/212:40 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$381

Fri 1/3011:42 amDSM - IAD

2 stops10h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/25:46 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$409

One-way flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl
Search for one-way flight options from Des Moines to Dulles Intl. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Sun 1/112:58 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$136

Sun 1/117:15 amDSM - IAD

1 stop9h 32mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/22

$143

Mon 1/58:00 amDSM - IAD

2 stops50h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$149

Sat 5/302:10 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 12/20

$193

Sun 5/317:30 amDSM - IAD

2 stops31h 16mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/20

$253

Mon 1/58:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop10h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$271

Thu 5/289:00 amDSM - IAD

2 stops28h 18mAllegiant Air

Deal found 12/20

$278

Wed 5/278:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$294

Thu 5/282:10 pmDSM - IAD

3 stops23h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$300

Fri 5/296:15 amDSM - IAD

1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$304

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One-way from	$136 (Kiwi.com)
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Average price	$387

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:25 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

5:46 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$316

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

11:26 am-6:21 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

5:26 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop4h 23m

$317

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 1/14

6:24 am-11:49 am

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-9:41 am

1 stop4h 41m

$317

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Mon 1/26

4:25 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

5:46 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$329

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

6:54 am-1:35 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$329

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 2/3

4:22 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$329

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

10:21 am-4:46 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/2

12:32 pm-5:08 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$341

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Thu 2/5

6:24 am-11:52 am

1 stop4h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

7:15 am-12:14 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$341

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-2:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/8

9:18 am-1:17 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$369

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 6/2

5:35 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-10:14 am

1 stop5h 14m

$373

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $184). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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.

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

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,106 reviews

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

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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 5h 47m. 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 $174. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Delta is priced at 61% 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?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $184). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in November is currently the most expensive (average of $690). 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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Delta	Cheapest$174	Average$396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$387	Average$502	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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