DSM - IAD

$132 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Des Moines to Dulles Intl departing on 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$257
Typical prices: $360-$502
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/31Wed 9/2
DSM - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$121
Allegiant Air
Sun 11/1
DSM - IAD • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and Dulles Intl. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $174 (round-trip)
Detroit (DTW)
Shortest trip • 4h 38m (one-way)
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January
Cheapest • 100% price drop
September
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl (DSM-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

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

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 2
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8:54 pm - 8:04 am
DSM
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IAD
10h 10m
1 stop
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6:20 am - 1:08 pm
IAD
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DSM
31h 48m
2 stops
$257Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1
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9:31 pm - 6:20 am
DSM
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IAD
31h 49m
1 stop
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11:17 am - 10:21 pm
IAD
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DSM
12h 04m
1 stop
$263Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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2:42 pm - 6:20 am
DSM
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IAD
14h 38m
1 stop
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6:13 pm - 4:52 pm
IAD
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DSM
23h 39m
1 stop
$277Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 15
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6:07 pm - 7:38 pm
DSM
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IAD
24h 31m
1 stop
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9:05 pm - 10:09 am
IAD
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DSM
14h 04m
1 stop
$297Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:00 am - 1:55 pm
DSM
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IAD
6h 55m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 9:28 pm
IAD
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DSM
5h 13m
1 stop
$392United Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 1
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1:21 pm - 7:14 am
DSM
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IAD
16h 53m
2 stops
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10:10 am - 4:19 pm
IAD
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DSM
7h 09m
1 stop
$394United Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1
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10:59 am - 6:09 pm
DSM
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IAD
6h 10m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:43 am
IAD
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DSM
5h 43m
1 stop
$397Delta
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
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4:07 pm - 12:42 am
DSM
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IAD
7h 35m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:42 am
IAD
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DSM
5h 42m
1 stop
$397Delta
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:54 pm - 12:41 am
DSM
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IAD
4h 47m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 8:46 pm
IAD
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DSM
4h 31m
1 stop
$397Delta
Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27
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3:15 pm - 9:05 pm
DSM
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IAD
4h 50m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:08 am - 2:11 pm
IAD
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DSM
5h 03m
1 stop
$397United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Dulles Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $690 and $540 respectively.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$132
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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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.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $132 for a one-way ticket and $257 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Des Moines and Washington Dulles Airport?

    No

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    On your way to Washington Dulles Airport, you’ll fly out from Des Moines. You’ll be landing at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Des Moines and Washington Dulles Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $396 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $446 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles Airport from Des Moines is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and IAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington Dulles Airport from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport?

    In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Des Moines to Washington Dulles Airport were found on Allegiant Air ($382) and United Airlines ($392).

Everything you need to know for your flight from Des Moines to Dulles Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Des Moines (DSM)
Dulles Intl (IAD)