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

Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $271. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $283 and $288, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are Southwest ($91), Allegiant Air ($96), and Delta ($109).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

While some choose either Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Des Moines - Baltimore/Washington, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

Our data shows that May tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Des Moines. Users have commonly found prices around $393 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $261. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

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

Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. 5 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day.

Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

ven. 7/186:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

lun. 7/217:10 amBWI - DSM

1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$174

jeu. 8/286:12 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/26:54 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$271

mer. 10/14:35 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

mar. 10/71:25 pmBWI - DSM

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 6/9

$276

sam. 8/95:59 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 55mDelta

mar. 8/126:00 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$283

sam. 7/191:13 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines

jeu. 7/241:05 pmIAD - DSM

3 stops10h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$296

jeu. 11/65:45 amDSM - DCA

2 stops8h 10mSouthwest

dim. 11/96:00 amDCA - DSM

2 stops6h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$298

mer. 6/2510:31 amDSM - IAD

1 stop23h 31mAllegiant Air

jeu. 6/269:10 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops22h 01mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/11

$306

mer. 8/2011:23 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 26mDelta

dim. 8/246:15 amIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$309

dim. 8/174:15 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

ven. 8/227:35 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$314

ven. 8/226:20 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop16h 51mFrontier

dim. 8/246:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop21h 23mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$333

lun. 8/187:32 amDSM - DCA

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

mar. 8/196:59 amDCA - DSM

1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$335

ven. 7/48:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

lun. 7/75:20 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$342

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ven. 7/186:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

lun. 7/217:10 amBWI - DSM

1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$174

jeu. 8/286:12 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines

mar. 9/26:54 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$271

sam. 8/95:59 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 55mDelta

lun. 8/114:39 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$283

sam. 8/308:35 amDSM - BWI

2 stops5h 15mSouthwest

mar. 9/28:20 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$288

mer. 6/2510:31 amDSM - IAD

1 stop23h 31mAllegiant Air

jeu. 6/269:10 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops22h 01mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/11

$306

ven. 8/226:20 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop16h 51mFrontier

dim. 8/246:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop21h 23mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$333

ven. 7/48:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines

lun. 7/75:20 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$342

sam. 7/191:13 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines

jeu. 7/241:05 pmIAD - DSM

3 stops10h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$296

dim. 8/176:10 amDSM - DCA

2 stops6h 35mSouthwest

ven. 8/223:55 pmDCA - DSM

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$309

mer. 8/2011:23 amDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 26mDelta

dim. 8/246:15 amIAD - DSM

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$309

lun. 8/187:32 amDSM - DCA

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

mar. 8/196:59 amDCA - DSM

1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$335

dim. 8/174:15 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

ven. 8/227:35 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$314

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mar. 6/175:25 amDSM - DCA

2 stops6h 20mSouthwest

mar. 6/172:45 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop9h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$479

mar. 6/178:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

mar. 6/175:30 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$534

mer. 6/186:30 amDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines

mer. 6/258:20 pmDCA - DSM

Nonstop2h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$443

mer. 6/187:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

mer. 6/255:41 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$463

mer. 6/186:25 amDSM - DCA

1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines

sam. 6/216:25 amDCA - DSM

1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$533

jeu. 6/196:32 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop20h 14mMultiple Airlines

lun. 6/235:45 amBWI - DSM

1 stop8h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$366

jeu. 6/198:30 amDSM - IAD

3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

lun. 6/233:13 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$457

jeu. 6/196:07 amDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 21mDelta

lun. 6/238:45 amDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$476

jeu. 6/195:52 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 03mDelta

mer. 6/256:20 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$503

jeu. 6/196:25 amDSM - BWI

1 stop8h 00mSouthwest

mer. 6/256:30 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$557

ven. 6/208:38 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop14h 22mFrontier

lun. 6/231:00 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 53mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$516

sam. 6/211:13 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 39mAllegiant Air

lun. 6/233:13 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops23h 20mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/10

$312

One-way flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.
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lun. 7/216:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$87

lun. 8/185:30 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$91

mer. 6/2510:31 amDSM - IAD

1 stop23h 31mAllegiant Air

Deal found 6/11

$96

lun. 8/186:30 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 51mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$109

mar. 7/226:25 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$147

sam. 7/125:59 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 55mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$149

mer. 7/2311:00 amDSM - IAD

2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$162

ven. 7/117:33 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop15h 31mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$196

mar. 7/86:25 amDSM - BWI

2 stops9h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$199

lun. 8/183:38 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$276

jeu. 8/146:28 amDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$285

mar. 6/177:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$302

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Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

ven. 7/18

6:00 am-7:30 am

1 stop24h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 7/21

7:10 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 36m

$174

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

jeu. 8/28

6:12 pm-12:33 am

1 stop5h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 9/2

6:54 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$271

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

mer. 10/1

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 10/7

1:25 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$276

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

sam. 8/9

5:59 pm-12:54 am

1 stop5h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 8/11

4:39 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$283

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

sam. 7/19

1:13 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 7/24

1:05 pm-10:38 pm

3 stops10h 33m

$296

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

mer. 6/25

10:31 am-11:02 am

1 stop23h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jeu. 6/26

9:10 pm-6:11 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$306

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

dim. 8/17

6:10 am-1:45 pm

2 stops6h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ven. 8/22

3:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$309

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

mer. 8/20

11:23 am-6:49 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dim. 8/24

6:15 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 03m

$309

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

dim. 8/17

4:15 pm-12:55 am

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ven. 8/22

7:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$314

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

ven. 8/22

6:20 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop16h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dim. 8/24

6:00 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop21h 23m

$333

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 3 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Allegiant Air

7.3

Good

725 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
Des Moines (DSM), located 3.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. 5 airlines have flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $271. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $283 and $288, respectively. These flights start at 31% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are Southwest ($91), Allegiant Air ($96), and Delta ($109).
What are the most popular routes from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Des Moines - Baltimore/Washington, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. 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.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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Frontier	Cheapest$142	Average$263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$198	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$255	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$331	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$87+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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