Direct flights from Des Moines to Washington

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Des Moines

United States

DSM

Des Moines International Airport

Washington

United States

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 895 miles
Marketing airlines: 3 airlines
Aircraft: 7 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 2027

Observed award fares

A sample of one-way prices for one traveler from Roame’s fare cache. Points, fees, and seats describe the same observation. Availability can change; confirm with the loyalty program before transferring points.

Lowest price in this limited sample: 7,500 points + $25.00 for DSM → DCA, Economy, on 2026-11-07, booked with Alaska Atmos Rewards. This is an observed fare, not a guaranteed price or the lowest price across all dates and programs.

Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

DSM → DCAEconomy
AA5476
7,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-07
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 14:22
DSM → DCAEconomy
AA5476
7,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-10
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 17:39
DSM → DCAEconomy
AA5476
7,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-14
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 07:08
DSM → DCAFirst
AA5476
15,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-10
Seats seen
4
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 17:39
DSM → DCAFirst
AA5476
15,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-14
Seats seen
5
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 07:08
DSM → DCAFirst
AA5476
15,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-16
Seats seen
3
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 07:08

Des Moines to Washington route overview

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) serves Des Moines; Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington.

The airports are 895 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DSM to DCA.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) and United Airlines (UA). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Des Moines to Washington route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Alaska Airlines (AS)Codeshare only

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Oneworld, Star Alliance

Aircraft flying from DSM to DCA

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Des Moines to Washington route?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the origin airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the destination airport.

How far is Washington from Des Moines?

DSM and DCA are approximately 895 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from DSM to DCA?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DSM to DCA.

Which airlines market flights from DSM to DCA?

Which aircraft fly from DSM to DCA?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Airbus A319 (319), Airbus A320 (320), Boeing 737-800 (738), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (7M8), Canadair Regional Jet 700 | Regional Jet 550 (CR7), Canadair Regional Jet 900 (CR9) and Embraer 175 (short wing) (E75).