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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $316. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Washington, D.C..$262 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 16, returning Thu, Nov 19.Round-trip flight with Allegiant Air and jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with Allegiant Air, departing from Des Moines on Mon, Nov 16, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $262, select.

Washington, D.C..$276 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 26, returning Mon, Nov 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.

Washington, D.C..$316 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 21, returning Sat, Oct 31.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Oct 21, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, Oct 31, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $316, select.

Washington, D.C..$343 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 21, returning Tue, Dec 29.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Mon, Dec 21, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, Dec 29, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $343, select.

Washington, D.C..$362 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28, returning Wed, Sep 30.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, Sep 30, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.

Washington, D.C..$374 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jan 9, returning Thu, Jan 14.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Sat, Jan 9, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, Jan 14, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $374, select.

Washington, D.C..$397 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 9, returning Fri, Jan 1.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Dec 9, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, Jan 1, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $397, select.

Washington, D.C..$415 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 7, returning Sat, Nov 14.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Des Moines on Sat, Nov 7, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, Nov 14, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $415, select.

Washington, D.C..$429 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jun 16, returning Wed, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Jun 16, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, Jun 30, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $429, select.

Washington, D.C..$433 per passenger.Departing Wed, Mar 17, returning Wed, Mar 24.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Des Moines on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, Mar 24, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.

Washington, D.C..$509 per passenger.Departing Fri, Apr 23, returning Sun, Apr 25.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Fri, Apr 23, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, Apr 25, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $509, select.

Washington, D.C..$567 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 9, returning Sun, Oct 11.Round-trip flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Des Moines on Fri, Oct 9, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departing from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, Oct 11, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $567, select.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

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Des Moines to Washington, D.C.: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$262
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	2 hrs, 36 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	29

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan is $262. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan?

2 hours and 36 minutes is the average flight time from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Which airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan?

American Airlines, Republic Airways and PSA Airlines fly direct from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan.

How many flights are there a week from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan?

There are 29 flights per week flying from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan, as of September 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan?

The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually November.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Monday, November 16, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 36 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Washington Ronald Reagan?

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When is the best time to book flights to Washington, D.C.?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington, D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan?

Currently, Allegiant Air and American Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Traveling from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know

Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Des Moines.
Flights from DSM to DCA start from 05:47 — the earliest with American Airlines. The last departure is at 15:54 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 13 weekly Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your DSM to DCA flight.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of the United States if time allows.
American Airlines is the airline most travelers choose for this route.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates DSM to DCA flights, with 71.61% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between DSM and DCA include:
- Detroit Wayne County Airport
- Nashville Airport
- St Louis Airport

Handy information about Des Moines Airport (DSM)

DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Of all flights departing from Des Moines Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Des Moines to Des Moines Airport is approximately 11 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to DSM:

Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Washington Ronald Reagan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar to explore Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport around four weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

Getting from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
From Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, Washington DC is approximately 6 kilometers away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling by public transport will take you around 25 minutes.

When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

August is the busiest month for flights from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Washington DC in March.
Book your flight from Des Moines Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DSM to DCA in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Washington DC, now it's time to explore other corners of the United States. Travel about 322 kilometers north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Philadelphia is another standout destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without seeing Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.