Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 $398 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 $385 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines take?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. generally make it to Des Moines in 2h 44m. The flying distance between the two cities is 894 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 2h 44m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Des Moines, with an average flight time of 2h 44m. The most common departure time is 11:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 13 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines was $107 for a one-way ticket and $318 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines?

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Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

Question 7

Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Des Moines (Des Moines). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines flight route.

Question 8

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 11:59 am and will be landing in Des Moines at 1:42 pm.

Question 9

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines jets off at 10:00 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

Question 10

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines direct and that is American Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from American Airlines for the route is $321.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines direct and that is American Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from American Airlines for the route is $321.

Question 12

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight route.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines on a daily basis.

Question 16

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

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The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is January, where tickets cost $355 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $564 and $532 respectively.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines is January, where tickets cost $355 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $564 and $532 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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 Washington, D.C. to Des Moines.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

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KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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 Washington, D.C. with another airline.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

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 Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $301.

Question 23

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Chicago (ORD) is the top choice – 41% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 24

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Detroit (DTW) often has the shortest layovers from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines, with an average of 0h 56m.

Question 25

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Detroit (DTW) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 4h 23m.

Question 26

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 27

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. and Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 28

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines were found on Frontier ($318) and United Airlines ($325).

Question 29

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines were found on Frontier ($318) and United Airlines ($325).

Question 30

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines costs $405 on the route between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Des Moines (DSM). It is also the most popular route.

Question 31

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to Des Moines flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines costs $405 on the route between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) and Des Moines (DSM). It is also the most popular route.

Question 32

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

Accepted Answer

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 $487 on average.

Question 33

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

Accepted Answer

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 $487 on average.

Question 34

How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Des Moines from Washington, D.C. usually cost between $371 and $613 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $318 on Frontier (Aug 9-Aug 12).

Question 35

What are the most popular airlines flying to Des Moines?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Des Moines is American Airlines, followed by United Airlines and Delta.

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