$173 Cheap American Airlines flights Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (DCA)

You'll discover budget-friendly return American Airlines flights from $245 from DSM to DCA by sorting your results from "Price (lowest to highest)" on Expedia. Or look for bargains from $173 for a one-way trip.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

For cheap American Airlines fares from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), start searching one to three months before your planned departure. Securing domestic flights 34 to 86 days in advance could save you 25% compared to booking just 6 to 12 days ahead. The day you book can also affect the overall price. Sunday is usually the most affordable, while Monday is often the most expensive for domestic flights. You can save 6% on average by booking your journey on a Sunday.**Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC's global airline sales database.

The first American Airlines flight from DSM to DCA takes off at 5:55AM UTC-6, touching down at 9:29AM UTC-5. If you prefer to head off later in the day, the last American Airlines flight leaves DSM at 1:01PM UTC-6 and touches down at DCA at 4:26PM UTC-5. Flying early is generally a wise choice as morning flights are less likely to experience cancellations.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.