$413 Cheap United flights Washington (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM)

Use the "Price (lowest to highest)" filter on Expedia to look for cheap United Airlines round-trip flights from $373 from DCA to DSM. Affordable one-way fares from $413 are available as well.**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.

Start searching one to three months ahead of your travel date to score cheap fares on United Airlines flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance compared to last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it's 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Time it well, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic trips.*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.

Filter your results by "Early Morning" and "Morning" to find the earliest flights from DCA to DSM. Leaving early means you're 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.

Offering a rewarding loyalty program, United Airlines is a popular choice for many passengers flying from DCA to DSM. Plus, if you're a United Mileage Plus and One Key™ member booking through Expedia, you could earn OneKeyCash™* on eligible flights along with your airline miles.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.