Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines (WAS - DSM)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$205	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is currently $205
Cheapest one-way flight	$95	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is currently $95
Cheapest nonstop flights	$407	American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jun 27 — Sun, Jun 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is currently $407
Last-minute weekend getaway	$410	Frontier 1 stop 25 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is currently $410
Cheapest business class flights	$528	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Fri, Jul 10 — Mon, Jul 13	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is currently $528

Fastest flight	2 hr 41 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines takes 2 hr 41 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $185–420
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $295–455

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

American

Nonstop

from $417

Typical price: $310–485

14 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - DSM Every day

908 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - DSM Every day
United

from $360

Typical price: $315–495

1000 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - DSM Every day
Delta

from $407

Typical price: $315–530

973 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - DSM Every day
Southwest

from $412

Typical price: $325–495

456 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - DSM Every day
Frontier

from $205

Typical price: $225–630

13 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA - DSM Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Des Moines United States 16 min 4 mi
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

Kansas City United States 2 hr 57 min 168 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Omaha United States 2 hr 9 min 119 mi
Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)

Cedar Rapids United States 1 hr 52 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $185 to $420.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $417, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $360, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $407, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $412, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $205, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines starts at $205 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $95 and departs on Wed, Jul 29.

2 hr 41 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

Late spring to summer (May–Aug), when days are warm, is a popular time to visit. It’s typically cold Nov–Mar, with temperatures sometimes dropping below freezing. The Iowa State Fair (Aug) draws thousands of people each year, for live music, thrill rides and agricultural displays.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 14 nonstop flights and 908 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

In terms of flights, United is the most popular. United offers 1,000 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines are:

Delta offers 973 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Southwest offers 456 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .
Frontier offers 13 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $205. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $95.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $417, flying from Jul 3 to Jul 5.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $360, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $407, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 13.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $412, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 2.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is $205, flying from Jun 5 to Jun 8.

American flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

There are 14 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines at price $410 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

American flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

There are 14 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines start at $407 from Sat, Jun 27 to Sun, Jun 28 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines start at $528 from Fri, Jul 10 to Mon, Jul 13 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines start at $205 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines starts at $410 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines at price $410 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.