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$55+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — WAS
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 2, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/177:16 pmCID - DCA
1 stop25h 43mFrontier
Thu 11/208:00 amDCA - CID
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$121
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:26 pmCID - DCA
1 stop24h 33mFrontier
Mon 11/178:15 amDCA - CID
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$162
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/263:41 pmCID - BWI
1 stop4h 43mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/25:18 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$220
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:34 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Sun 11/168:15 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/123:37 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/152:16 pmIAD - MLI
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/31$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:25 amDSM - BWI
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/192:00 pmBWI - DSM
2 stops19h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:29 amOMA - IAD
1 stop11h 42mFrontier
Fri 11/146:00 amIAD - OMA
1 stop5h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/267:02 pmCID - BWI
1 stop23h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/26:21 pmBWI - CID
2 stops49h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$253
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/142:34 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 25mFrontier
Mon 11/178:15 amDCA - DSM
1 stop6h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/93:37 pmMLI - IAD
1 stop6h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/132:06 pmIAD - MLI
2 stops9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:29 amOMA - BWI
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Fri 11/145:50 amBWI - OMA
1 stop5h 44mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/57:58 pmDSM - IAD
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:26 amIAD - DSM
1 stop14h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$258

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$121
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$55
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$359

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$156 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Mon 11/17

7:16 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop20h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/20

8:00 am-7:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$121

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/13

8:26 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/17

8:15 am-6:21 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$162

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 2/19

7:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/22

6:19 am-11:36 am

1 stop6h 17m

$233

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/9

5:08 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/13

3:38 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$249

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/26

7:02 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop23h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/2

6:21 pm-7:14 pm

2 stops49h 53m

$253

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Tue 12/9

3:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/13

2:06 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$254

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Thu 11/20

5:54 am-12:46 pm

1 stop5h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/22

6:25 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$264

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Mon 1/26

9:15 am-9:53 am

2 stops23h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/29

6:55 pm-8:25 am

2 stops14h 30m

$272

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 12/20

10:50 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/25

4:40 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$277

MolineWashington, D.C.

MLI - IAD

MLIIAD

Moline Quad-City

Sat 11/15

5:12 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/19

10:05 am-4:28 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $184). Flying from Iowa to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 IA to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Iowa to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 66% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

    A quick flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. can take about 5h 27m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $233. The distance from Iowa to Washington, D.C. is about 810 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. are Frontier ($55), Delta ($139), and United Airlines ($144).

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa 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 Iowa to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $184). Flying from Iowa to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $259). 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 Iowa to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$149Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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