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$90 Find Cheap Flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Reagan-National to Des Moines departing on 4/13. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$180
Overall average: $519
Frontier
Mon 4/13Mon 4/20
DCA - DSM • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$367
Typical prices: $440-$487
American Airlines
Wed 5/27Sat 5/30
DCA - DSM • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $180 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheapest • Avg $246 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 37m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines (DCA-DSM)

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

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
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1:00 pm - 7:14 pm
DCA
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DSM
7h 14m
1 stop
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2:04 pm - 1:00 pm
DSM
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DCA
21h 56m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
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7:00 am - 1:31 pm
DCA
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DSM
7h 31m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 4:59 pm
DSM
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DCA
25h 43m
1 stop
$213Frontier
Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 6
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8:00 am - 7:38 pm
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DSM
12h 38m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 12:59 pm
DSM
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DCA
21h 43m
1 stop
$225Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Fri, May 29
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7:00 am - 1:31 pm
DCA
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DSM
7h 31m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 9:58 pm
DSM
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DCA
6h 42m
1 stop
$246Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Wed, Jun 3
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7:00 am - 1:31 pm
DCA
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DSM
7h 31m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 9:58 pm
DSM
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DCA
6h 42m
1 stop
$270Frontier
Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 20
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7:00 am - 7:14 pm
DCA
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DSM
13h 14m
1 stop
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8:15 pm - 1:00 pm
DSM
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DCA
15h 45m
2 stops
$324Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, Apr 10
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7:00 am - 7:14 pm
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DSM
13h 14m
1 stop
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8:14 pm - 9:59 pm
DSM
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DCA
24h 45m
1 stop
$346Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Sat, May 30
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3:40 pm - 10:10 pm
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DSM
7h 30m
1 stop
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5:35 am - 11:20 am
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DCA
4h 45m
1 stop
$361Southwest
Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 8
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9:00 am - 12:10 pm
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DSM
4h 10m
1 stop
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5:30 am - 11:05 am
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DCA
4h 35m
1 stop
$362Southwest
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 11
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6:00 pm - 1:31 pm
DCA
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DSM
20h 31m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 4:59 pm
DSM
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DCA
25h 43m
1 stop
$364Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Reagan-National to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines?

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Des Moines, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines is January, where tickets cost $337 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $519 and $471 respectively.

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

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.

No, with an average price for the route of $432, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines

When to book flights from Reagan-National to Des Moines

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to Des Moines 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Des Moines was $90 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $344 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 $407 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines?

    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 Des Moines with an airline and back to Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and DSM 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines?

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $278 or less one-way and $347 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

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

Monday

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

American Airlines

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Direct returns

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

Monday

American Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines

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Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Reagan-National to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines. 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 Reagan-National to Des Moines? 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 4320 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

4.0 OkayKenny, Mar 2026
TPA - BWI
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Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

I realize they are still working out kinks with the new boarding process, but by the time I boarded in group 5, most of the bins were full. All airlines should better enforce small bags and jackets going under the seats until everyone has boarded.

WiFi was not working and didn’t have a beverage service

Snacks are always pretzels. Why can't you also offer peanuts ?

Flight boarded late after announcing on time boarding. Flight arrived only a little late despite late departure. Had trouble connecting to WiFi

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

Loved flying First Class. Very comfortable. The seat was amazing. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax so much better than in coach.

We landed and sat on the tarmac for 45 minutes because they only have one gate at the airport and there was another plane running late so we had to wait

The WiFi was not working. That made for a long flight.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Another late night flight and MORE men belligerently drinking and yelling. I had to move from first to economy because they were so obnoxious and disruptive. Crazy to go from a cozy chair to cardboard when you were supposed to be in first. Delta allows was too much drinking which leads to belligerent behavior.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

Love delta smaller commuter plane so no entertainment and paid wifi on MKE-LGA leg was extremely unreliable and slow

Stop changing gates. Stop cancelling flights Stop moving my seat.

Delay after delay with little communication then AA lost my luggage and at airport would not assist just said scan this QR code to track your luggage and submit a claim. However QR code provided did not work so have to go back to airport

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

This was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I've had to date. I had changed my flight day of to this one as it was slated to depart on time. It ended up being so delayed that my original flight took off before this one did. The boarding process began but eventually stopped and everyone had to get off the plane as a problem was identified. The person at the front desk just tried to laugh it off as if this wasn't already a huge inconvenience. From there, we eventually got to board only to sit at the gate for an additional hour because of some additional issue. This was extremely frustrating and caused a lot of stress.

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

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