Washington to Des Moines (DCA–DSM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–DSM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 895 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 20 | CR7, E75 | 2h42-2h51 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
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 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h | 2h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 20 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DCA to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to DSM is about 2 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 895 miles (1,440 km). There are approximately 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Lancaster (LNS).