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Flights from Des Moines to Washington
There are no direct flights from Des Moines to Washington. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Charlotte, about 3h 56m door to door (87 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 56m
Des Moines to Washington at a glance
Fastest journey3h 56mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Charlotte
Best ways to fly from Des Moines to Washington
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DSM Chicago (ORD) WAS
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon08:00 DSM09:21 ORD0h 54m connection10:15 ORD12:56 WASUnited Airlines
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DSM Charlotte (CLT) WAS
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Contour Airlines
Fri13:45 DSM16:45 CLT1h 00m connection17:45 CLT18:50 WASAmerican Airlines
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DSM Atlanta (ATL) WAS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Wed16:15 DSM19:04 ATL0h 56m connection20:00 ATL21:34 WASDelta Air Lines
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DSM Nashville (BNA) WAS
Leg 1: Allegiant Air · Leg 2: Allegiant Air, United Airlines
Sun09:30 DSM10:51 BNA2h 54m connection13:45 BNA16:11 WASAllegiant Air + United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,437 km892 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 56mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +1hWashington vs Des Moines
- Currency in Washington
- USD
- Airports
- DSM → IAD, DCA
Flights from Des Moines to Washington: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Des Moines to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Charlotte and Atlanta. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Des Moines to Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,437 km.
Where do you change planes between Des Moines and Washington?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Atlanta (ATL) and Nashville (BNA). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Des Moines and Washington?
Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Des Moines and Washington?
Washington is 1 hour ahead of Des Moines.
