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$90+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — WAS
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$191
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$90
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$424

Good round-trip deal

$262 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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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 July 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 9/208:05 amCID - BWI
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/236:41 pmBWI - CID
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$191
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/82:22 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop7h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/117:49 pmBWI - DSM
2 stops18h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2211:31 amCID - BWI
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/257:49 pmBWI - CID
2 stops20h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:51 pmOMA - DCA
1 stop25h 06mFrontier
Sat 8/161:00 pmDCA - OMA
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$219
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:51 pmOMA - BWI
1 stop19h 40mFrontier
Sat 8/162:59 pmBWI - OMA
1 stop20h 17mFrontier
Deal found 7/28$227
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:30 pmDSM - DCA
1 stop19h 34mFrontier
Sat 10/256:00 pmDCA - DSM
1 stop26h 59mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$228
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:10 amOMA - IAD
1 stop24h 32mFrontier
Sat 8/161:37 pmIAD - OMA
1 stop21h 39mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$229
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/27:16 pmCID - DCA
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Mon 8/46:00 pmDCA - CID
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$235
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/68:35 amDSM - DCA
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Tue 9/98:00 amDCA - DSM
1 stop4h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:10 amDSM - IAD
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 9/92:25 pmIAD - DSM
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/65:14 pmDSM - BWI
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Sat 9/1312:23 pmBWI - DSM
1 stop6h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/29$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/265:57 amCID - BWI
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Wed 9/34:39 pmBWI - CID
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 7/29$243

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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 July 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Sat 9/20

4:36 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/23

6:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$191

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

2:22 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/11

7:49 pm-1:22 pm

2 stops18h 33m

$193

Cedar RapidsBaltimore

CID - BWI

CIDBWI

Cedar Rapids

Mon 9/22

11:31 am-10:36 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/25

7:49 pm-3:23 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$210

OmahaWashington, D.C.

OMA - DCA

OMADCA

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/12

7:51 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop25h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

1:00 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$219

OmahaBaltimore

OMA - BWI

OMABWI

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 8/12

7:51 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/16

2:59 pm-10:16 am

1 stop20h 17m

$227

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Wed 10/22

3:30 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop19h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/25

6:00 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop26h 59m

$228

Cedar RapidsWashington, D.C.

CID - DCA

CIDDCA

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/16

7:16 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop15h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

$235

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - DCA

DSMDCA

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

8:35 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$236

Des MoinesWashington, D.C.

DSM - IAD

DSMIAD

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

6:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

2:25 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$236

Des MoinesBaltimore

DSM - BWI

DSMBWI

Des Moines

Sat 9/6

5:14 pm-12:23 am

1 stop6h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

12:23 pm-5:42 pm

1 stop6h 19m

$237

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Iowa 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 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 July 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,241 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,896 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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  • 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 Allegiant Air ($93), Frontier ($116), and Southwest ($118).

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

    While some choose either Omaha Eppley Airfield - Baltimore/Washington or Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Des Moines - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Iowa 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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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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$109Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$180Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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