Des Moines to Dulles (DSM–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
872 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights Verified 1d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 17m G4 → AVAZCM Nashville (BNA) to Dulles flights
DTW Detroit 4h 24m DLKEVS → AFAMAV Detroit (DTW) to Dulles flights
ORD Chicago 4h 31m AAACAS → ACAVAZ Chicago (ORD) to Dulles flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 34m AAG4QR → ACAVCM Philadelphia (PHL) to Dulles flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 34m AFAMDL → AFCMDL Minneapolis (MSP) to Dulles flights
CLT Charlotte 4h 39m AA → AAACAT Charlotte (CLT) to Dulles flights
MDW Chicago 4h 41m EJAWN → UAUD Chicago (MDW) to Dulles flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 48m AFAMDL → AFAMCM Atlanta (ATL) to Dulles flights
BOS Boston 5h 48m G4 → AVAZCM Boston (BOS) to Dulles flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 57m AAASAY → AAASAT Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Dulles flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to Dulles
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 872 mi 1h 46m nonstop +1h ahead

DSM–IAD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 872 miles in 1h 46m.

Also explore DSM Routes IAD Routes DSM Live Flights IAD Live Flights DSM Delays IAD Delays
All flights from Dulles (IAD) Dulles to Des Moines flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop DSM–IAD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 100% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to IAD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
BNA ~4h 17m DTW ~4h 24m ORD ~4h 31m PHL ~4h 34m MSP ~4h 34m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,957
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
Return
IAD → DSM
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
50%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → IAD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Dulles from Des Moines

Nearby airports with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Metric DSM→IAD FOD→IAD CID→IAD
Distance from DSM – 76 mi 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 1h 46m 2h 30m 1h 52m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fort Dodge (FOD) to Dulles flights · Cedar Rapids (CID) to Dulles flights · Omaha (OMA) to Dulles flights
Airports within 200 miles of DSM with service to Washington Dulles International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · IAD: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Distance & Flight Time
872 mi / 1,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 46m gate to gate.
Getting from IAD

Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.

Dulles Climate

Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.

Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

DSM–IAD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to Dulles route.
Route details
Distance872 mi / 1,403 km
Flight time1h 46m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to IAD flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport take about 1h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 872 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from DSM to IAD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in July 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 1h 46m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
Dulles is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
Yes, return flights from IAD to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include FOD, CID and OMA. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to IAD

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in July 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

DSM to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to IAD is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 872 miles (1,403 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fort Dodge (FOD), Cedar Rapids (CID) and Omaha (OMA).