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Cheapest round-trip
$324
Typical prices: $385-$507
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/18Sun 10/21
DSM - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$119
Typical prices: $205-$488
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/1
DSM - IAD • 2 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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December
Cheapest • 16% price drop
September
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Top layover airports
Minneapolis St Paul (MSP)
Cheapest • Avg $174 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl (DSM-IAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Dulles Intl

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 21
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3:54 pm - 8:11 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 17m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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9:06 pm - 2:42 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
18h 36m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Philadelphia
$324Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
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3:00 pm - 8:40 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28h 40m1 stop Sarasota Bradenton Intl
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6:13 pm - 4:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
23h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$335Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7
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8:10 am - 12:10 amDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 00m2 stops Philadelphia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:13 pm - 4:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
23h 39m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$342Multiple Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 11
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6:40 am - 5:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 36m1 stop Punta Gorda
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6:07 pm - 3:25 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
22h 18m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
$355Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11
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5:50 pm - 11:16 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 26m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
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6:05 am - 9:42 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
4h 37m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$357Delta
Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Sep 27
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6:54 pm - 12:41 amDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 10:46 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 46m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$357Delta
Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25
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4:07 pm - 12:42 amDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 10:42 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 42m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$357Delta
Wed, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 4
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6:42 pm - 12:38 amDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 56m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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3:30 pm - 9:23 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
6h 53m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$457United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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8:00 am - 1:59 pmDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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6:10 am - 10:30 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
5h 20m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$457United Airlines
Sun, Oct 25 - Sat, Oct 31
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6:45 pm - 12:30 amDSM  Des Moines-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 45m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
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1:17 pm - 7:16 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DSM Des Moines
6h 59m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$477United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 109% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Key details for Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$119
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

When to book flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Nashville Intl (BNA) - 2% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections

    Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 61% on the Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $912, a difference of $551. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 871 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $324 to $1,128. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $213, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 44m, compared with 4h 53m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 00m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What is the time difference between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $385 to $507, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $385 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $361 - about $551 less than Monday (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for December. Fares historically average $368 round-trip in that month - typically $544 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).

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