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 $393.

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 82% 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 4h 38m. 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 44% 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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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.

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.

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl?

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$450

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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 30, 2026.

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$430

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 October 30, 2026.

Thu 11/124:15 pm -

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Mon 11/23

2:48 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 12/15

9:30 am-4:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$229

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sun 11/8

3:27 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops31h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$244

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sun 1/24

5:22 pm-12:46 am

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 12/25

5:30 am-12:52 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

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Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 1/8

6:18 am-11:59 am

1 stop4h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$269

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 12/18

8:00 am-2:12 pm

1 stop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$277

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sat 12/19

6:42 pm-12:38 am

1 stop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$279

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Tue 12/8

8:00 am-1:38 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/12

1:05 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$297

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

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

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Wed 12/16

6:15 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/16

5:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$297

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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

8,694 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,694 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,694 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

10,453 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,694 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

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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 4h 38m. 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 44% 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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Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl?
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$133+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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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 82% 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 $393.

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.

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