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Flights from Washington to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from Washington to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Chicago or Atlanta, about 4h 06m door to door (255 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 4h 06m
Washington to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey4h 06mVia Chicago, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chicago or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from Washington to Des Moines
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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WAS Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Tue18:00 WAS19:01 ORD0h 59m connection20:00 ORD21:06 DSMUnited Airlines
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WAS Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Mon07:00 WAS08:36 ATL0h 54m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
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WAS Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Contour Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Sun06:30 WAS07:38 CLT1h 37m connection09:15 CLT10:16 DSMAmerican 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
- 4h 06mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -1hDes Moines vs Washington
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- IAD, DCA → DSM
Flights from Washington to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Washington to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chicago, Atlanta and Charlotte. 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 Washington to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 06m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,437 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Chicago (ORD), Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT) and Jacksonville (JAX). American Airlines flies both legs via Chicago, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Des Moines?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
What is the time difference between Washington and Des Moines?
Des Moines is 1 hour behind Washington.
