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

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 am and lands at 2:01 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:00 pm and lands at 12:51 am.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines takes 2h 51m, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines range from $402 to $549, with an average of $466 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $466. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $314 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $464 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.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon 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 $327 to $1,553. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Des Moines Airport (DSM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Payless
• Budget
• Alamo
• Avis

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

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

• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 20% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $443 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $540, a difference of $97. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Des Moines.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 4h 48m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 4h 53m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Des Moines are UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Hy Vee Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Des Moines on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines 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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.