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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines from $80

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6:57 pm - 10:11 amIAD-DSM
16h 14m1 stop
11:11 am - 5:01 pmDSM-IAD
28h 50m1 stop
$119Frontier
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
9:20 pm - 10:11 amBWI-DSM
13h 51m1 stop
11:11 am - 7:52 amDSM-BWI
19h 41m1 stop
$119Frontier
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
10:06 pm - 11:52 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
5:40 am - 9:22 amDSM-DCA
2h 42mnonstop
$283American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 12
6:45 am - 1:27 pmDCA-DSM
7h 42m1 stop
5:40 am - 9:22 amDSM-DCA
2h 42mnonstop
$293American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 12
6:00 am - 9:43 amBWI-DSM
4h 43m1 stop
4:34 pm - 11:03 pmDSM-BWI
5h 29m1 stop
$296Delta
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Sat, Dec 14 - Sat, Dec 14
7:35 am - 9:58 pmBWI-DSM
15h 23m2 stops
6:42 pm - 8:38 amDSM-BWI
12h 56m2 stops
Thu, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 9
8:00 am - 1:35 pmBWI-DSM
6h 35m1 stop
6:35 am - 11:44 amDSM-BWI
4h 09m1 stop
$299Delta
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 12
9:54 pm - 6:22 pmBWI-DSM
21h 28m3 stops
8:00 am - 8:50 amDSM-BWI
23h 50m2 stops
Thu, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 26
6:30 am - 10:35 amDCA-DSM
5h 05m1 stop
6:45 pm - 11:59 pmDSM-DCA
4h 14m1 stop
$318United Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 21
6:30 am - 10:30 amDCA-DSM
5h 00m1 stop
6:54 pm - 11:53 pmDSM-DCA
3h 59m1 stop
$329United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 12
8:08 am - 6:18 pmBWI-DSM
11h 10m1 stop
$80Frontier
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Thu, Dec 19
7:00 am - 4:07 pmDCA-DSM
10h 07m1 stop
$80Frontier
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Mon, Dec 16
10:06 pm - 11:52 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
$142American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 16
6:05 am - 11:30 amIAD-DSM
6h 25m1 stop
$151Delta
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Fri, Jan 10
6:00 am - 10:33 amDCA-DSM
5h 33m1 stop
$151Delta
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Wed, Dec 18
9:44 am - 2:52 pmDCA-DSM
6h 08m1 stop
$171American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 29
6:55 am - 9:58 pmBWI-DSM
16h 03m2 stops
Thu, Dec 19
12:20 pm - 10:44 pmBWI-DSM
35h 24m3 stops
Thu, Dec 19
3:30 pm - 9:52 pmDCA-DSM
7h 22m1 stop
$195United Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19
5:16 pm - 9:52 pmBWI-DSM
5h 36m1 stop
$202United Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23
7:00 am - 6:06 pmDCA-DSM
12h 06m1 stop
7:30 pm - 12:06 pmDSM-DCA
15h 36m1 stop
$328Frontier
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 23
6:20 am - 10:32 amIAD-DSM
5h 12m1 stop
3:20 pm - 9:14 pmDSM-IAD
4h 54m1 stop
$437United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 27
10:00 pm - 11:57 pmDCA-DSM
2h 57mnonstop
12:29 pm - 3:59 pmDSM-DCA
2h 30mnonstop
$438American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Wed, Nov 27
6:30 am - 5:29 pmBWI-DSM
11h 59m1 stop
6:32 pm - 10:16 amDSM-BWI
14h 44m1 stop
Tue, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 2
10:00 pm - 11:57 pmDCA-DSM
2h 57mnonstop
5:09 pm - 11:24 pmDSM-DCA
5h 15m1 stop
$448American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 23
6:30 am - 5:29 pmBWI-DSM
11h 59m1 stop
6:32 pm - 9:55 pmDSM-BWI
26h 23m2 stops
Tue, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 2
6:35 pm - 11:55 pmDCA-DSM
6h 20m1 stop
6:30 am - 6:10 pmDSM-DCA
10h 40m2 stops
$470Southwest
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
6:35 pm - 11:55 pmDCA-DSM
6h 20m1 stop
5:30 am - 11:25 amDSM-DCA
4h 55m1 stop
$474Southwest
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Nov 27
6:00 am - 10:32 amBWI-DSM
5h 32m1 stop
5:43 pm - 11:49 pmDSM-BWI
5h 06m1 stop
$587Delta
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Tue, Nov 26 - Sat, Nov 30
12:44 pm - 5:35 pmIAD-DSM
5h 51m1 stop
6:35 am - 11:34 amDSM-IAD
3h 59m1 stop
$625Delta
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Tue, Nov 26 - Sat, Nov 30
10:06 pm - 11:52 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
5:40 am - 9:22 amDSM-DCA
2h 42mnonstop
$283American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 12
9:15 pm - 11:01 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
12:57 pm - 4:26 pmDSM-DCA
2h 29mnonstop
$341American Airlines
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Sun, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 13
9:15 pm - 11:01 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
5:55 am - 9:29 amDSM-DCA
2h 34mnonstop
$353American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 12
10:00 am - 11:59 amDCA-DSM
2h 59mnonstop
5:40 am - 9:22 amDSM-DCA
2h 42mnonstop
$403American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Sat, Dec 7
10:06 pm - 11:52 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
5:40 am - 9:22 amDSM-DCA
2h 42mnonstop
$418American Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 7
9:59 am - 11:50 amDCA-DSM
2h 51mnonstop
6:03 am - 9:29 amDSM-DCA
2h 26mnonstop
$419American Airlines
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Sun, May 4 - Wed, May 7
10:00 am - 11:48 amDCA-DSM
2h 48mnonstop
12:26 pm - 3:59 pmDSM-DCA
2h 33mnonstop
$432American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 3 - Sun, Jan 5
10:00 am - 11:48 amDCA-DSM
2h 48mnonstop
12:26 pm - 3:59 pmDSM-DCA
2h 33mnonstop
$453American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 2
10:06 pm - 11:52 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
5:40 am - 9:22 amDSM-DCA
2h 42mnonstop
$463American Airlines
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Sun, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 10
9:15 pm - 11:01 pmDCA-DSM
2h 46mnonstop
1:01 pm - 4:26 pmDSM-DCA
2h 25mnonstop
$620American Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Tue, Jan 21

Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 9
IAD6:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
16h 14m
1 stop
DSM10:11 amDes Moines
Jan 12
DSM11:11 amDes Moines
28h 50m
1 stop
IAD5:01 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Frontier
Jan 23
BWI9:20 pmBaltimore/Washington
13h 37m
1 stop
DSM9:57 amDes Moines
Jan 26
DSM10:57 amDes Moines
19h 54m
1 stop
BWI7:51 amBaltimore/Washington
Frontier
Dec 29
BWI8:08 amBaltimore/Washington
11h 10m
1 stop
DSM6:18 pmDes Moines
Jan 2
DSM7:08 pmDes Moines
11h 24m
1 stop
BWI7:32 amBaltimore/Washington

Delta flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Our best Delta deals on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight tickets
Delta
Dec 14
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
4h 43m
1 stop
DSM9:43 amDes Moines
Dec 14
DSM4:34 pmDes Moines
5h 29m
1 stop
BWI11:03 pmBaltimore/Washington
Delta
Dec 10
BWI8:00 amBaltimore/Washington
6h 35m
1 stop
DSM1:35 pmDes Moines
Dec 12
DSM6:35 amDes Moines
4h 09m
1 stop
BWI11:44 amBaltimore/Washington
Delta
Jan 24
IAD6:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 25m
1 stop
DSM11:30 amDes Moines
Jan 26
DSM6:30 amDes Moines
4h 17m
1 stop
IAD11:47 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Des Moines?

If you’re not able to fly to Des Moines in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines during September average around $379.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is on a Saturday. Travelers who choose to depart for Des Moines on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as $417. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $464. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Des Moines?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Des Moines is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines in the evening for as low as $436. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $451. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Des Moines?

Most flyers found that booking tickets 51 days in advance of their planned departure date is the best time to get cheap flights to Des Moines. During this timeframe, flight prices are around $446. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. for as low as $148 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight.

How have Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flights are approximately 27% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$80

Fastest flight time

2h 44m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Des Moines

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $80. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $119.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines takes 2h 44m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines every day.
There is 1 airport near Des Moines: Des Moines (DSM)

  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Des Moines by plane?

    Des Moines is 892.3 mi away from Washington, D.C.. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 2h 46m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines Airport?

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines Airport were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Des Moines Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Des Moines Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Des Moines Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

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FrontierPriceFrom $132Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,536 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,755 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $240Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $291Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,172 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $386Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,005 reviews
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  • American Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

    American Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, operating 12 flights/week on average for this route. A good American Airlines flight deal for Washington, D.C. to Des Moines starts from $240 round-trip, up to an average price of $446. Our users have rated American Airlines at 7.2/10.


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