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

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Dulles to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 872 mi 1h 58m nonstop -1h behind 73 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAD and DSM, connecting options are available through 73 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,086
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric IAD→DSM DCA→DSM BWI→DSM
Distance from IAD – 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 3
Weekly flights 1 37 –
Flight time 1h 58m 2h 50m 3h 16m
Departure OTP 78% – –
Washington (DCA) to Des Moines flights · Baltimore (BWI) to Des Moines flights · Lancaster (LNS) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
872 mi / 1,403 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 58m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance872 mi / 1,403 km
Flight time1h 58m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take approximately 1h 58m. The route covers 872 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAD to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OJC, YIP, PTK, DPA, RST, CVG, CLE, MDW, MSL, SBN, AGS, OMA, MHK, RDU, TEB, POU, DAL, MKE, LNS, FSD, PIT, STL, YYZ, DCA, ACY, GUF, OXC, MEM, COS, APA, RIL, HOU, SFB, PIE, MCO, FMY, MRK, PBI, APF, NAS, SRQ, TEX, MSY, SCF, GCM, SNA, BUR, PSP, YVR, PHL, SJO, MIA, AUS, DTW, LGA, BNA, MSP, ATL, CLT, ORD, IAH, EWR, DEN, BOS, DFW, FLL, LAX, LAS, PHX, RSW, PGD, JWN and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from DSM to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and LNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 IAD to DSM

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAD to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to DSM ranges from 1 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 872 miles (1,403 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Lancaster (LNS).