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Airfares from $75 One Way, $118 Round Trip from Des Moines to Washington
Prices starting at $118 for return flights and $75 for one-way flights to Washington were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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More About Flying To Washington from Des Moines
Route Information for Flights from Des Moines to Washington
Origin Airport IATA Code | DSM |
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Destination Airport IATA Code | WAS |
Distance | 894 mi |
Direct Flight Airlines | American Airlines, Alaska Airlines |
Earliest Flight Arrival | 3:29PM UTC |
Latest Flight Arrival | 9:59PM UTC |
Fly from Des Moines to Washington DC
If you come from Des Moines and you are interested in an upfront and personalized journey through the footsteps of American history, then purchase a flight to Washington DC, the capital city of the U.S. and a leader in the preservation of the nation's history. When you fly from Des Moines to Washington DC, your flight will only take about two and a half hours. To reach Des Moines International Airport (DSM), you can take taxis, buses, hotel shuttles or you can drive yourself via Iowa Highway 5.
Attractions
While visiting DC, you'll never be without a monument to see. Perhaps the most famous is the Lincoln Memorial, a large statue of the former U.S. President Abraham Lincoln. Besides that, there are also the Washington Monument and the Thomas Jefferson Memorial. If you so wish, you can go for a trip to see the White House or the United States Capitol building. For those interested in museums, there are the Smithsonian institutions, which include the National Museum of Natural History and the National Air and Space Museum.
Hints and tips
When you fly from Des Moines to Washington DC, you will arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA). It is advised that you purchase a seven-day pass for the city's metro. That way, you do not have to pay for every bus and subway trip you make, which will add up fast. Temperatures drop to the mid-20s in winter and reach the mid-80s in summer.
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