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$85 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 2/18. 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
$291
Overall average: $453
American Airlines
Wed 1/14Wed 1/21
DCA - DSM • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$85
Typical prices: $251-$478
Frontier
Wed 2/18
DCA - DSM • 1 stop
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American Airlines
Cheapest • from $301 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 7.9 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 23% compared to booking last minute.
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March
Cheapest • 10% price drop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reagan-National to Des Moines

Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 12:46 pm
DCA
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DSM
3h 03mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:16 pm - 4:44 pm
DSM
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DCA
2h 28mnonstop
$291American Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
American Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 12:46 pm
DCA
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DSM
3h 03mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 11:34 pm
DSM
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DCA
6h 09m1 stop
$301American Airlines
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
United Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 2:33 pm
DCA
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DSM
5h 03m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 4:59 pm
DSM
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DCA
4h 29m1 stop
$311United Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
10:43 am - 12:46 pm
DCA
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DSM
3h 03mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:43 am
DSM
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DCA
2h 43mnonstop
$346American Airlines
Wed, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:11 pm
DCA
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DSM
3h 01mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 10:55 pm
DSM
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DCA
10h 13m1 stop
$350American Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
2:55 pm - 9:10 pm
DCA
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DSM
7h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 11:15 am
DSM
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DCA
4h 05m1 stop
$352Southwest
Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
American Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:11 pm
DCA
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DSM
3h 01mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:44 pm
DSM
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DCA
5h 44m1 stop
$356American Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
8:00 am - 11:25 am
DCA
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DSM
4h 25m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:55 pm
DSM
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DCA
7h 45m2 stops
$357Southwest
Wed, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 10
American Airlines Logo
12:44 pm - 4:24 pm
DCA
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DSM
4h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:42 am - 10:55 pm
DSM
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DCA
10h 13m1 stop
$360American Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 22
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:10 pm
DCA
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DSM
9h 10m2 stops
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 2:45 pm
DSM
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DCA
7h 35m2 stops
$362Southwest
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, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday 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 March, where tickets cost $390 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $471 and $463 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 $541, 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 23% 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$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% 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 $85 for a one-way ticket and $291 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 $357 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $390 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 $331 or less one-way and $508 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

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

American Airlines

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Direct returns

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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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.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4250 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

2.0 MediocreRobert, Dec 2025
LAS - TPA
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They sent a notice that they were boarding an hour early. We had to leave the club and run to the gate. They said sorry, that came from corporate and was a mistake. They did not have enough seating because the flight before it had not taken off on time. They moved our gate and delayed it for an hour.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

Airline travel is always too cramped to really be pleasant, but the cabin crew on this flight did a pretty good job of making up for it by putting on some music during boarding and sprinkling a few funny remarks into the safety briefing and announcements, and just generally being friendly and helpful. It definitely reminded me of why I prefer the in-flight experience on Southwest!

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

It was rough. The staff was unprofessional, the choice of on board drinks terrible, it was cramped in space at every airport, they always ran out of overhead bin space so they pressured people to check bags for free or we couldn’t leave on the plane— so I did check my bag to help, and they nearly lost my bag. My bag did not arrive on the luggage belt, another man on my flight and I had to waste our time going to the baggage office to search for our bags. I would only fly southwest again if it was my last choice. Also, my flights were consistently delayed over and over again— at one point they straight up told us we were waiting for the pilot to arrive.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

Had to get off plane from prior flight even though I had to reboard same plane to continue to my final destination.

Great. I had to modify a flight. That was easy and free. Thank You

I noticed that the planes seem to be outdated. There was no entertainment per se. Also, the waiting area did not have any working electrical outlets

Original flight was cancelled and when i was rebooked by the airline, they couldn't seat me in the same type of seat as I had originally booked (went from window/aisle to middle/middle and one was a bulkhead seat, and other wasn't in the same class)

Lady Pilot was perfect in every way wheels up to wheels down communication, professionalism, excellent on time departure and on time arrival, excellent communication! Fantastic job with Superb attitude!!

The food is terrible. The staff is wonderful. Comfort is good.

Left on time, a bit delayed due to headwinds most of the trip.

I fly Delta all the time, have Platinum Medallion status. But this route seems to have major problems with delays and seems to never leave on time! Have only taken it twice in the last two weeks, and each time it had delays of more than 1 hour... very disappointed!!!!

Good seats in Main cabin, excellent service and excellent landing

My flight was cancelled with no explanation after I had already cleared security. I was given 4 options to rebook, only one being non-stop like I had paid for. I grabbed it. It was 4 plus hours later and then took off even later. Biggest complaint is that I booked early and had an aisle seat. They gave me a "window" seat in front of the exit row, so the seat did not decline. I weigh all of 103 #s and it was tight for me! For what I paid, I feel I was kind of ripped off. I think they should have given me the empty comfort seat for the inconvenience. There was no apology nor any explanation as to why the flight was cancelled. My guess is it benefitted Delta in some way.

Very smooth, on-time, and pleasantly uneventful flight. The team at the gate and on board were professional and genuinely courteous. The pilot kept us well updated throughout, and both takeoff and landing were steady and enjoyable without any drama. Just a good, solid flight. Thank you! 💗

Did not understand a single word the attendant said on the pa system. I was glad it was not an emergency.

Gate was overcrowded. Gate agents performed very well. Flight crew was top notch! Efficient & professional & courteous. Both meals not thermalized well. Dinner main dish was actually cold in the center. Almost inedible. Breakfast sandwich was lukewarm.

The boarding was as always, the crew tried their best but not enough. The food was a disaster I had dietary restrictions that were half met because the company did not loaded the food for the flight. The entertainment screen was fine but content was not and also they removed the free messaging option from the flight and they charged 30 dollars for that crappy bandwidth. This flight is not worth the cost and the company is going down on quality.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

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

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

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!

The flight attendant, a black woman with curly hair who sat near Row 21, was wonderful and kind.

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