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$67+ 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 2/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — WAS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

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 December 18, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/251:15 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 12/314:49 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/16$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:15 amDSM - BWI
1 stop4h 34mDelta
Wed 1/286:00 amBWI - DSM
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 12/16$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2512:53 pmDSM - DCA
Nonstop2h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/288:10 pmDCA - DSM
Nonstop3h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/1811:10 amCID - BWI
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/315:19 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/185:50 amCID - BWI
2 stops10h 01mDelta
Wed 12/314:49 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 39mDelta
Deal found 12/17$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/255:30 amDSM - BWI
1 stop8h 29mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/2810:05 amBWI - DSM
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$330
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/187:41 amCID - BWI
2 stops8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/311:55 pmBWI - CID
2 stops9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$334
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:00 pmCID - BWI
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:15 amBWI - CID
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/266:00 amCID - BWI
1 stop4h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/296:00 amBWI - CID
1 stop4h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$339
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/2211:11 amOMA - IAD
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Mon 12/296:05 amIAD - OMA
1 stop10h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$343
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/196:40 amCID - BWI
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:15 pmBWI - CID
1 stop4h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$352
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/196:40 amCID - BWI
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/265:54 pmBWI - CID
1 stop7h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$354

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

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Trip.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 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 December 18, 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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Iowa

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Washington, D.C.

Route

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Return

Price

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/16

8:47 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

8:00 am-6:54 pm

1 stop11h 54m

$169

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 2/17

6:34 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/24

6:45 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$191

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/29

8:15 am-2:07 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/2

6:17 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 16m

$191

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Fri 1/9

8:17 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop15h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

8:01 am-7:22 pm

1 stop12h 21m

$216

OmahaBaltimore

OMA - BWI

OMABWI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/23

6:14 pm-12:36 am

1 stop5h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/26

6:00 am-5:19 pm

1 stop12h 19m

$217

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/10

11:55 am-11:01 pm

2 stops10h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/14

6:00 am-10:09 am

1 stop5h 09m

$222

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/10

8:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/14

5:18 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$230

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/13

3:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/20

5:18 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$230

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/14

3:10 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/21

10:05 am-2:20 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$230

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/14

6:25 am-1:56 pm

1 stop6h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/21

9:17 am-6:13 pm

2 stops9h 56m

$235

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $181). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Iowa to Washington, D.C. in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 69% 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 4h 22m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $191. The distance from Iowa to Washington, D.C. is about 810 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    While some choose either Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Omaha Eppley Airfield - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $181). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$174Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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