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$95 Find Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$284
Overall average: $432
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/5Wed 11/12
DSM - DCA • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$293
Typical prices: $338-585
American Airlines
Thu 10/30Mon 11/3
DSM - DCA • Non-stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $293 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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April
Cheapest • 7% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National (DSM-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to Reagan-National

Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
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9:30 am - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
35h 29m2 stops
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8:15 am - 1:47 pmDCA-DSM
30h 32m1 stop
$284Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
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6:07 am - 9:35 amDSM-DCA
2h 28mnonstop
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10:30 am - 12:24 pmDCA-DSM
2h 54mnonstop
$293American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
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2:32 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 27m1 stop
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8:15 am - 1:47 pmDCA-DSM
6h 32m1 stop
$296Frontier
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Fri, Nov 7 - Fri, Nov 14
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2:32 pm - 9:59 pmDSM-DCA
6h 27m1 stop
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8:15 am - 1:49 pmDCA-DSM
6h 34m1 stop
$297Frontier
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Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 5:59 pmDSM-DCA
5h 59m1 stop
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7:40 am - 2:08 pmDCA-DSM
7h 28m1 stop
$313Delta
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Oct 30
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 11:10 amDSM-DCA
3h 50m1 stop
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6:00 am - 11:00 amDCA-DSM
6h 00m2 stops
$318Southwest
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Southwest Logo
6:35 am - 4:15 pmDSM-DCA
8h 40m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 11:35 pmDCA-DSM
9h 40m1 stop
$324Southwest
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 8
United Airlines Logo
8:02 am - 3:38 pmDSM-DCA
6h 36m1 stop
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7:30 am - 12:14 pmDCA-DSM
5h 44m1 stop
$343United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 2:02 pmDSM-DCA
6h 02m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:30 amDCA-DSM
4h 30m1 stop
$377Delta
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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 5:01 pmDSM-DCA
4h 30m1 stop
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8:30 am - 2:19 pmDCA-DSM
6h 49m1 stop
$383United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Des Moines to Reagan-National flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Reagan Washington National Airport back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National Airport is April, where tickets cost $377 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $455 and $432 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $414 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$95
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Reagan-National based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $95 for a one-way ticket and $284 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    When flying out of Des Moines you will be using Des Moines. You will be landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, also known as Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

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

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

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

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $410 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $357 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Des Moines to Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline. Booking your flights between Des Moines and DCA 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 Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport from Des Moines up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $158 or less one-way and $304 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Des Moines to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
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Direct departures

Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Des Moines

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Des Moines to Reagan-National? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4236 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

6.0 GoodHung, Oct 2025PHX - ABQ
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mandatory demand customer to check their carry on because not enough people check bags.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

The flight was great. The gate location was way to far away!!!

The flight attendant in first class was beyond rude and didn't care at all about her job. AND the gate agent was even worse than the flight attendant for rudeness. She was awful.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Crew was dismissive. Snacks and refills not offered. Poor business class experience. Bed not comfortable compared to Emirates or BA.

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

Very rough getting into denver. my kid threw up it was so rough.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

In flight connectivity (via T-Mobile) was often not working.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

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