Nonstop flights from Washington to Des Moines
American Airlines flies this route twice a day.
DCARonald Reagan Washington National
894 mi · 14 flights a week
DSMDes Moines International
When they leave
Washington time11:59a10:00pFirst departure 11:59 AM, last 10:00 PM
One morning flight at 11:59 AM, then two in the evening, 6:59 PM to 10:00 PM.
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Schedules last checked Sep 21, 2026. Times are local.
Flying from Washington to Des Moines
American Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Washington to Des Moines, twice a day on the CRJ 700 and Embraer 175.
The first arrival in Des Moines is at 1:42 PM and the last at 11:44 PM. The flight covers 894 miles.
Flying back, Des Moines to Washington has 14 nonstop flights a week.
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Schedules as of Oct 9, 2026.