Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Washington

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Washington

Cheap Flights from Des Moines to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from Des Moines to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Des Moines to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Des Moines to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
DSM - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
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2026-11-08
DSM - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
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2026-11-10
DSM - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
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2026-11-11
DSM - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
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2026-11-14
DSM - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
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2026-11-15
DSM - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
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Des Moines to Washington flight facts
Distance
884 mi
1,422 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Airports in Des Moines
DSM · Des Moines Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Des Moines - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Cedar Rapids - Washington · Cedar Rapids is 104 mi from Des Moines
Flights Omaha - Washington · Omaha is 117 mi from Des Moines
Flights Des Moines - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Flights Des Moines - Norfolk · Norfolk is 150 mi from Washington
Flights Kansas City - Washington · Kansas City is 164 mi from Des Moines
Premium cabin flights from Des Moines to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
DSM - DCA
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-12
DSM - DCA
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DSM - DCA
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DSM - DCA
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-19
DSM - DCA
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
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Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DSM - DCA
First | Non stop | 7 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
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Selected hotels for your next stay
Thompson Washington D.C.
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Des Moines to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to WashingtonAward flights to District of Columbia
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Des Moines to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Des Moines to Washington.
Des Moines and Washington are about 884 miles (1,422 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 884-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Departures from Des Moines: Des Moines Intl (DSM). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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