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Good to Know: Cheapest and Fastest DSM - DCA Flights
Useful information for finding best airline tickets from Des Moines International to Ronald Reagan Washington National on your next trip.
Cheapest Round Trip Flight
$407
Southwest Airlines
• 1 stop
• 10h
Oct 08 – Oct 10
The cheapest round trip flight from Des Moines to Washington (DSM-DCA-DSM) is currently $407
Cheapest One way Flight
$300
Southwest Airlines
• 2 stops
• 19h
Aug 14
The cheapest one way flight from Des Moines to Washington (DSM-DCA) is currently $300
Cheapest Direct Flight
$497
American Airlines
• nonstop
• 3h 54m
Oct 08
The cheapest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Washington (DSM-DCA) is currently $497
Fastest Flight
3h 52m
The fastest nonstop flight from Des Moines to Washington (DSM-DCA) takes 3h 52m
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Oct 08 - Oct 10, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
10h
4:30 PM - 11:30 PM • 1 stop
Des Moines → Washington
22h 10m
8:15 AM - 8:45 PM • 2 stops
Southwest Airlines
Oct 08 - Oct 10, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
12h 30m
5:10 AM - 2:00 PM • 1 stop
Des Moines → Washington
25h 45m
6:00 AM - 8:45 PM • 2 stops
Southwest Airlines
Oct 08 - Oct 10, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
27h 20m
5:10 AM - 10:50 PM • 2 stops
Des Moines → Washington
17h 25m
7:30 AM - 5:15 PM • 1 stop
Southwest Airlines
Oct 08 - Oct 10, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
17h 10m
5:10 AM - 4:40 PM • 2 stops
Des Moines → Washington
10h 5m
6:55 AM - 12:00 PM • 1 stop
Southwest Airlines
Oct 08 - Oct 10, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
3h 54m
2:26 PM - 6:00 PM • nonstop
Des Moines → Washington
4h 11m
12:40 PM - 2:31 PM • nonstop
American Airlines
Explore competitive one-way airfare options for DSM - DCA flights. Best suited for flexible or open-ended travel plans.
Aug 14, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
28h 30m
3:50 PM - 10:00 AM • 2 stops
Southwest Airlines
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Aug 14, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
28h 30m
3:50 PM - 10:00 AM • 2 stops
Southwest Airlines
Looking for the fastest way to Washington? These direct flight options from DSM to DCA offer both convenience and value—no layovers, just straight to your destination.
Oct 08 - Oct 10, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
3h 54m
2:26 PM - 6:00 PM • nonstop
Des Moines → Washington
4h 11m
12:40 PM - 2:31 PM • nonstop
American Airlines
Oct 08 - Oct 10, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
3h 52m
6:00 AM - 9:32 AM • nonstop
Des Moines → Washington
4h 11m
12:40 PM - 2:31 PM • nonstop
American Airlines
Oct 09 - Oct 11, Economy
Des Moines → Washington
3h 52m
6:00 AM - 9:32 AM • nonstop
Des Moines → Washington
4h 13m
8:52 PM - 10:45 PM • nonstop
American Airlines
FAQs on Des Moines to Washington Flights
What are the airports in Des Moines?
DSM
What’s the most popular airline flying from DSM to DCA?
The most popular airline flying from Des Moines to Washington are
Can I fly from DSM to DCA non-stop?
Yes, you can fly DSM to DCA non-stop on
Which airlines fly nonstop between Des Moines and Washington?
The non-stop flights between Des Moines and Washington are .
What’s the earliest departure time from DSM to DCA Airport?
The earliest flight leaves DSM at 5:10 am and lands in DCA - Ronald Reagan Washington National
What are the airports in Washington?
IAD,BWI,DCA
Can I make changes to my Des Moines to Washington flight tickets or cancel them on FareLeaders.com?
No. We are an airfare comparison site. All the tickets are booked by the travel agent offering the flight deal and any changes or cancellations to be made are directly done directly by them or the airlines.
Can I cancel my flight tickets from DSM to DCA?
Read the fare rules of the Des Moines to Washington air tickets booked. Some airlines allow you to cancel the tickets within a stipulated time period with a cancellation fee.
Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines and Washington?
operate flights between Des Moines and Washington
How long does a flight from Des Moines to Washington take?
It takes approximately 2 hour to fly non-stop from DSM to DCA, which is 897.42 miles by air.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (DCA) ?
In the past couple of days, the cheapest tickets to DCA from DSM were found on DL : USD 351
Do I need a passport to fly between DSM and DCA?
No
What’s the latest departure time from DSM to DCA ?
The last flight leaves DSM at 7:05 pm
Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (DCA): Airport Information
| Origin Airport | Des Moines International , Des Moines, US |
| Destination Airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National , Washington, US |
| Distance | 897 miles |
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