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Flight deals from Washington Dulles Airport to Des Moines Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Des Moines Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM1,428. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Des Moines.RM1,428 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,428, select.
Des Moines.RM1,483 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,483, select.
Des Moines.RM1,518 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 May, returning Sat, 2 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 1 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,518, select.
Des Moines.RM1,606 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Sat, 8 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 8 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,606, select.
Des Moines.RM1,719 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,719, select.
Des Moines.RM1,838 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,838, select.
Des Moines.RM1,843 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep, returning Sun, 27 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,843, select.
Des Moines.RM1,843 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 May, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 25 May, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,843, select.
Des Moines.RM1,848 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,848, select.
Des Moines.RM1,901 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sat, 4 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM1,901, select.
Des Moines.RM2,250 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Sun, 22 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Des Moines on Sun, 22 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,250, select.
Des Moines.RM3,276 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Des Moines.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Des Moines on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM3,276, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Des Moines

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Des Moines flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from RM2,243
Apr
from RM1,424
May
from RM1,514
Jun
from RM1,833
Jul
from RM1,843
Aug
from RM1,715
Sep
from RM1,838
Oct
from RM3,267
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Washington Dulles to Des Moines: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Dulles to Des Moines below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Des Moines.

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Cheapest flight foundRM1,428
Cheapest month to flyApril

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Finding cheap flights from Washington Dulles to Des Moines: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Des Moines is RM1,424. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Washington Dulles to Des Moines. But we found flights with one or more stops from RM1,428.
As of March 2026, there are no flights flying from Washington Dulles to Des Moines.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Des Moines is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Des Moines Airport on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Des Moines Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Des Moines but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Des Moines is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Des Moines.

Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM): what you need to know

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your IAD to DSM flight.

  • During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between IAD and DSM include:

    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • RM1,003 is the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport flight. Return flights start at RM1,428. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from IAD to DSM, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from IAD to DSM by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport.

Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • Of the flights that depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, 74.39% land on schedule at their destination.

  • Washington Dulles International Airport is about 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near IAD:

Arriving at Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

Getting from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to central Des Moines

  • The street address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • From Des Moines International Airport, Des Moines is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It typically takes 45 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is April, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Des Moines based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • When booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Des Moines, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -13ºC (9ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from IAD to DSM around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen Des Moines, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Travel around 499 kilometres east to Chicago to check off its must-visit sights. From Millennium Park to Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in United States, consider Milwaukee, about 499 kilometres east of Des Moines. Miller Park, Pabst Mansion and Milwaukee Public Museum are among its highlights.

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