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

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $237. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $242 and $267, respectively. These flights start at 39% 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 ($118), American Airlines ($119), and Frontier ($135).

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.

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.

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).

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 0 outbound flights 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.

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Thu 7/316:32 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/49:39 amBWI - DSM

1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$221

Mon 11/176:30 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 42mDelta

Wed 11/196:00 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 22mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$237

Tue 8/194:35 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Mon 8/2510:45 amBWI - DSM

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$242

Tue 7/293:38 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/56:15 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$267

Sat 9/138:35 amDSM - DCA

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Mon 9/153:55 pmDCA - DSM

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$268

Sat 8/164:23 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/2310:53 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$268

Sat 8/21:13 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 45mAllegiant Air

Mon 8/43:13 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops23h 18mAllegiant Air

Deal found 7/2

$269

Fri 9/51:55 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Mon 9/87:35 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$289

Fri 8/157:33 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop15h 31mFrontier

Fri 8/227:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop11h 35mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$291

Sun 8/178:30 amDSM - IAD

3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/247:10 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$308

Tue 9/2311:35 amDSM - IAD

2 stops18h 53mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/2410:25 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$312

Thu 8/287:32 amDSM - DCA

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/29:59 amDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$335

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Thu 7/316:32 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/49:39 amBWI - DSM

1 stop9h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$221

Thu 8/282:12 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop6h 03mDelta

Mon 9/16:15 amBWI - DSM

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$237

Tue 8/194:35 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop4h 15mSouthwest

Mon 8/2510:45 amBWI - DSM

2 stops10h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$242

Tue 7/293:38 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Tue 8/56:15 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$267

Sat 8/164:23 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop7h 10mAmerican Airlines

Sat 8/2310:53 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$268

Sat 8/21:13 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop6h 45mAllegiant Air

Mon 8/43:13 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops23h 18mAllegiant Air

Deal found 7/2

$269

Fri 8/157:33 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop15h 31mFrontier

Fri 8/227:00 amDCA - DSM

1 stop11h 35mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$291

Sat 9/138:35 amDSM - DCA

2 stops8h 45mSouthwest

Mon 9/153:55 pmDCA - DSM

2 stops7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$268

Sun 8/178:30 amDSM - IAD

3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/247:10 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$308

Tue 9/2311:35 amDSM - IAD

2 stops18h 53mUnited Airlines

Wed 9/2410:25 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$312

Fri 9/51:55 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Mon 9/87:35 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$289

Thu 8/287:32 amDSM - DCA

1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/26:59 amDCA - DSM

1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$335

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Wed 7/22:20 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Sat 7/53:59 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop8h 04mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$373

Tue 7/82:29 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop6h 15mDelta

Tue 7/158:45 amDCA - DSM

1 stop7h 14mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$463

Thu 7/105:25 amDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 50mSouthwest

Fri 7/116:35 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$502

Fri 7/117:33 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops16h 18mFrontier

Sun 7/139:58 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops21h 50mFrontier

Deal found 7/3

$492

Sat 7/123:47 pmDSM - DCA

Nonstop2h 28mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/182:54 pmDCA - DSM

1 stop5h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$473

Sat 7/125:26 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/185:39 pmIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$483

Sat 7/121:53 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Fri 7/185:32 pmBWI - DSM

1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$566

Sat 7/128:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 7/1810:05 pmIAD - DSM

2 stops13h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$595

Sun 7/136:32 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/166:22 pmBWI - DSM

2 stops29h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$393

Sun 7/135:30 amDSM - IAD

1 stop5h 20mDelta

Sun 7/206:20 amIAD - DSM

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$503

Sun 7/137:00 amDSM - IAD

1 stop8h 30mSouthwest

Wed 7/167:25 amIAD - DSM

1 stop6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$555

Sun 7/137:00 amDSM - BWI

1 stop7h 45mSouthwest

Wed 7/166:30 amBWI - DSM

1 stop5h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 7/1

$558

One-way flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.
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Thu 8/147:15 pmDSM - BWI

2 stops22h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$116

Thu 8/146:00 amDSM - DCA

1 stop4h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/30

$118

Mon 9/151:55 pmDSM - IAD

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$118

Thu 8/146:12 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$119

Wed 9/178:25 amDSM - BWI

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$124

Fri 8/157:33 pmDSM - DCA

1 stop15h 31mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$135

Fri 8/157:33 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop19h 58mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$153

Mon 9/1510:37 amDSM - IAD

3 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$177

Thu 8/1411:38 amDSM - IAD

2 stops23h 54mAllegiant Air

Deal found 7/2

$210

Fri 8/157:33 pmDSM - IAD

2 stops18h 39mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$212

Tue 7/156:40 pmDSM - BWI

1 stop5h 14mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$214

Fri 8/155:25 pmDSM - DCA

2 stops14h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$229

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Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Thu 7/31

6:32 pm-8:44 am

1 stop13h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/4

9:39 am-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$221

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 11/17

6:30 pm-12:12 am

1 stop4h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/19

6:00 am-9:22 am

1 stop4h 22m

$237

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 8/19

4:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/25

10:45 am-8:20 pm

2 stops10h 35m

$242

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Tue 7/29

3:38 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 8/5

6:15 am-10:29 am

1 stop5h 14m

$267

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 8/16

4:23 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/23

10:53 am-3:43 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$268

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 9/13

8:35 am-6:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/15

3:55 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

$268

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sat 8/2

1:13 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

3:13 pm-1:31 pm

2 stops23h 18m

$269

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Fri 9/5

1:55 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

7:35 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$289

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 8/15

7:33 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/22

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop11h 35m

$291

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sun 8/17

8:30 am-11:20 am

3 stops25h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/24

7:10 pm-8:41 pm

2 stops26h 31m

$308

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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 66 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 $309). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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.

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

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Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 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

4,266 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 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

7,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 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

8,861 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 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

708 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 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

4,266 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 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $237. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Southwest and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $242 and $267, respectively. These flights start at 39% 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 ($118), American Airlines ($119), and Frontier ($135).
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 $309). Flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 5 airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$142	Average$232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$221	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$255	Average$399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$259	Average$468	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$331	Average$376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$116+ Cheap flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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