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4:37 pm - 12:06 amDSM-IAD
6h 29m1 stop
7:55 am - 1:33 pmIAD-DSM
6h 38m1 stop
$262Delta
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7:57 pm - 2:23 pmDSM-BWI
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$264Frontier
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5:09 pm - 11:24 pmDSM-DCA
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2h 57mnonstop
$288American Airlines
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11:44 am - 11:24 pmDSM-DCA
10h 40m1 stop
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$293American Airlines
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$84Frontier
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1:10 pm - 8:31 pmDSM-DCA
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$131Delta
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6:33 am - 2:47 pmDSM-DCA
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$163American Airlines
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$209United Airlines
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$236United Airlines
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$288Frontier
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5:05 pm - 11:49 pmDSM-DCA
5h 44m1 stop
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$423American Airlines
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$450Southwest
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1:10 pm - 9:30 pmDSM-BWI
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4h 30m1 stop
$628United Airlines
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sáb, nov 2 - ter, nov 5
11:25 am - 6:50 pmDSM-IAD
6h 25m1 stop
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6h 56m2 stops
$701United Airlines
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$712Delta
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ter, nov 5 - seg, nov 11
6:00 am - 9:29 amDSM-DCA
2h 29mnonstop
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3h 00mnonstop
$303American Airlines
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2h 34mnonstop
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2h 46mnonstop
$322American Airlines
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12:29 pm - 3:59 pmDSM-DCA
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2h 59mnonstop
$332American Airlines
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sex, nov 22 - seg, nov 25
5:40 am - 9:22 amDSM-DCA
2h 42mnonstop
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2h 46mnonstop
$341American Airlines
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6:00 am - 9:29 amDSM-DCA
2h 29mnonstop
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2h 57mnonstop
$348American Airlines
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qua, nov 20 - ter, dez 3
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2h 33mnonstop
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$351American Airlines
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qua, dez 25 - dom, dez 29
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2h 33mnonstop
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2h 47mnonstop
$359American Airlines
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qua, jan 1 - sáb, jan 4
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$363American Airlines
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seg, nov 25 - seg, dez 2
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2h 30mnonstop
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2h 57mnonstop
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Flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. cost $105 and was between Des Moines and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $243.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Des Moines to Washington, D.C., Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Des Moines, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., 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 Des Moines to Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost $237 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of tickets is $547 and $498 respectively.

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

The average 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 $350, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 86 days before departure.

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February

High season

May

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$84
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 41% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. was $84 for a one-way ticket and $262 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Des Moines is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. You will leave Des Moines from Des Moines and you will be arriving in Washington, D.C. at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Des Moines to Washington, D.C. flight route.

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

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Des Moines and Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $387 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $392 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Des Moines to Washington, D.C..

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Des Moines 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 Des Moines to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Des Moines with another airline.

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

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

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $318 or less round-trip.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Des Moines Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Des Moines

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Des Moines to Washington, D.C.. 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 8835 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

2.0 MediocreEric, Oct 2024SLC - ABQ
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I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Bottom seat cushion is almost non existent. Very uncomfortable seat.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

Pretty standard flight. Delta has a good selection of movies.

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

The seats are uncomfortable, feels like a small seat pad on plywood.

The seats are uncomfortable and there was no power to recharge a phone.

Flight heavily delayed. No food available despite purchasing an upgrade. No in cabin service.

Smoothly flight, pleasant flight attendants. I wish there were better food choices.

Comfortable as it can be for a basic economy seat. The TV screen on my 15 hour international flight went out after 1 hour or so and it never worked again. The food is very high in processed carbs and sugary items.

Liked that we left on time for each flight. Snacks not the best, but we're okay.

A three (3) hour flight should have meal service in First Class, not just potato chips!

We had a 90 minute delay due to equipment failure that was detected just before we took off. United rebooked my connecting flight.

Everything was perfect except the pad at the top of the seat back. It pushes my head forward into a very uncomfortable position and it is not removable.

Boarding in Paris was a nightmare for us. Why passengers have to get checked luggage tickets and then to go to counter to get luggage weight and send to the conveyor? We counted 14 security and airline checks before getting in the plane. We will never again use United or travel to France, neither stop by IAD airport.

They changed my flight 5 hours before it took off and changed my connecting airport messing up my entire 1st day in Japan.

Ridiculously slow disorganized boarding, ended up 35 min late and people missed connections

Really solid flight! The in-flight entertainment screens are not very touch-responsive in the way that of other airlines’ are, which was my only issue. But otherwise we had good food and drink offerings and the flight attendants were very welcoming.

It was exactly what I expected, actually arriving sooner than scheduled.

Overall boarding and debarking is a joke. I dont even bring luggage anymore on trips because you can never allow them to be place then in the overhead bin or you have to pay or you check them which is even worse having to wait for your luggage on the tarmac.

It was on time, which is always a good thing. There wasn’t any food hence my okay rating.

Excellent accommodating crew at gate and on board. Baggage claim and gate checking were flawless.

Best flight by a pilot I’ve ever been on as a 62 year old

After multiple delays (I lost count), the flight was canceled due to a "maintenance issue". So instead of a direct flight arriving at 5:00, I had to take a flight connecting through Chicago. That flight was also delayed, partially because the plane from the cancelled flight hadnt been removed from the gate and there was nowhere for the other plane to park. (Did nobody think this might be an issue during the hours after that flight was canceled?) The connecting flight out of Chicago was delayed as well. I didn't arrive until 12:30am the next morning. I should have just cancelled the trip. It wasn't worth the hassle and stress.

Perfect flight. Efficient boarding, on time take off and early arrival. Generally smooth flight.

Terrible, they canceled my flight due to an issue they had, couldn't fly me into the same place within 24 hrs so had to fly in 2.5 hrs away from my destination and spend even more money. The customer service was terrible (except at the airport in Charleston). Had to call to get my checked baggage fees reimbursed 2 wks later in which one customer service agent was very rude, wouldn't listen and then hung up on me. The second lady I spoke with was actually able to help me with that part thankfully. Would not recommend flying AA.

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

I went to the Frontier counter in San Jose at 1030am or so on Sunday 10/13/24 to see if I could get an earlier flight to San Diego in lieu of my reserved 630pm flight. One thing led to another, and I was able to obtain an open seat for about $ 56. on the earlier flight. Fine. Then the agent asked if I "was checking a bag". Not knowing that carry-ons cost extra per Frontier policy, I thought that she meant a regular checked bag. Therefore, I said no. Once I got to the gate, the same gate agent who sold me a ticket told me that I had to pay $99 for a carry-on, and that all bags were extra on Frontier. Having never flown on Frontier, I was not aware of this. Part of the issue was that she was not a native English speaker, so there was a miscommunication as to what "bag" meant. I would have preferred for her to have clearly let me know at the front counter that any bag including a carry-on cost $99. It would have had the same outcome, as I had to take my carry-on. But it got hectic at the last minute at the gate itself. The baggage policy should have mentioned "including carry-ons" when we first spoke.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
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1 stopFrontier
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$84
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6h 22mDSM-IAD
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1 stopDelta
6h 21mDSM-DCA
$131
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7h 14mDSM-DCA
$163
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1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 48mDSM-DCA
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1 stopSouthwest
5h 05mDSM-DCA
$180
12/4qua
1 stopDelta
6h 05mDSM-BWI
$183
12/4qua
2 stopsSouthwest
10h 20mDSM-DCA
$185
12/4qua
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 53mDSM-IAD
$209
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1 stopUnited Airlines
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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Des Moines to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next 10 days.
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multi-stopFrontier
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nonstopAmerican Airlines
2h 59mDCA-DSM
$423
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11/7qui
multi-stopDelta
4h 45mIAD-DSM
$432
11/4seg
multi-stopSouthwest
10h 20mDSM-DCA
11/7qui
multi-stopSouthwest
6h 20mDCA-DSM
$450
11/4seg
multi-stop
31h 20mDSM-BWI
11/7qui
multi-stop
32h 41mBWI-DSM
$461
11/4seg
multi-stopSouthwest
8h 45mDSM-DCA
11/7qui
multi-stopSouthwest
9h 10mDCA-DSM
$474
11/4seg
multi-stop
23h 46mDSM-BWI
11/7qui
multi-stop
32h 41mBWI-DSM
$476
11/2sáb
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 47mDSM-BWI
11/5ter
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 30mBWI-DSM
$628
11/4seg
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 25mDSM-IAD
11/7qui
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 56mIAD-DSM
$701
11/5ter
multi-stopDelta
5h 49mDSM-BWI
11/11seg
multi-stopDelta
4h 30mBWI-DSM
$712

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