Washington to Des Moines (DCA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 895 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 30 | CR7, CR9, E75L | 2h50-2h54 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Des Moines from Washington
| Metric | DCA→DSM | IAD→DSM | BWI→DSM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 1h 58m | 3h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · DSM: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–DSM Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to DSM
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to DSM ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 2 hours 54 minutes. The route covers a distance of 895 miles (1,440 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 73 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via RST. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Lancaster (LNS).