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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:14 am and lands at 7:56 am
• Latest: departs at 7:34 am and lands at 10:16 am.

The flight takes about 2h 42m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 2h 42m, covering 895 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from $405 to $535, with an average of $455 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $455 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $294 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $458 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $297 to $1,794. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $199, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

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

• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $417 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $504, a difference of $87.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 18m, compared with 4h 50m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 5h 06m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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.

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

Among airlines operating Des Moines to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.