Travelling from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Washington DC is one hour ahead of Des Moines and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from DSM to DCA start at 05:36 — the first with American Airlines. The last departure is at 15:49 with American Airlines. In total, you can choose from 19 weekly Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to board your DSM to DCA flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other exciting parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
The most punctual carrier that offers DSM to DCA flights is American Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 69.79% of the time.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DSM and DCA:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Currently, $122 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $299. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book seven months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DSM to DCA.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from DSM to DCA by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.
Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
DSM's address is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that depart DSM arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near DSM:
Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DCA instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and explore beyond Washington DC's main sights.
For the best deal, book your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Ronald Reagan National Airport to the centre of Washington DC has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport for July if you'd like to explore Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DSM to DCA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Philadelphia is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without seeing Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
