Cheap flights from IAD to DSM (Washington Dulles Intl. to Des Moines Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from IAD to DSM starting at $262 One Way, $402 Round Trip

Prices starting at $402 for return flights and $262 for one-way flights to Des Moines Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
IAD
Washington
DSM
Des Moines
$402 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$402
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Washington to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $402 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
IAD
Washington
DSM
Des Moines
$402 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$402
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Washington to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $402 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
IAD
Washington
DSM
Des Moines
$423 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$423
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Washington to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $423 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
IAD
Washington
DSM
Des Moines
$428 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Washington to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $428 found 6 days ago
Sat, Oct 17 - Tue, Oct 20
IAD
Washington
DSM
Des Moines
$433 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$433
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 17 from Washington to Des Moines, returning Tue, Oct 20, priced at $433 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Des Moines Intl.

Airport Hotels near Des Moines Intl.

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$79 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$111 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$124 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG

3 out of 5
6111 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$105 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Sep 13 to Sep 14
$118 total
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (710 reviews)
"Everything was clean. Nice pool. Hot tub was broken unfortunately. The small Grill restaurant staff were the best. Both dinner and breakfast. So friendly! Beds were extremely comfortable"

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Holiday Inn Des Moines-Airport/Conf Center by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$71 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Our rooms smelled terribly of cigarette smoke and when we talked to the front desk, we were told they were full and that’s all they could do"

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
$130 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$146 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,290 reviews)
"Super cute property"

Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 out of 5
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
$109 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
$122 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,887 reviews)
"Lovely and cozy place to stay"

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Des Moines Hotels With Airport Transportation

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Sep 10 to Sep 11
$79 total
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
5231 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$64 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$71 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport

2.5 out of 5
5001 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA
$111 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$124 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Des Moines Hotels

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$59 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$67 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$64 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
$72 total
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Cozy Rest Motel
Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive

2 out of 5
1258 8th St West Des Moines IA
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$66 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (135 reviews)
"Apparently there was an OWI class being held during the same time as our stay. When we arrived to check in the front desk staff was sitting on the couch watching a movie with a group of people, and didn't seem super excited to have to get up and do her job. The room seemed fairly clean, but the bathroom ..."

Reviewed on Aug 31, 2026

Quality Inn West Des Moines - Clive
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Des Moines

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$115 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Sep 4 to Sep 5
$129 total
Sep 4 - Sep 5
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Wildwood Lodge
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$80 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$89 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
5.8/10 (1,049 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs

Travelers say...
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Reviewed on Sep 1, 2026

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
$104 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,200 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
"Bed and pillows were comfy! Pool, hot tub, game room for entertainment. Clean. Good breakfast. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wash, lotion in full size instead of those tiny samples! Extra vanity (at least in our room). Very well priced for all we got!"

Reviewed on Aug 30, 2026

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

IAD to DSM Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
IAD Address & GPS
Address:
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles VA, 20166
United States
IATA Code:
IAD
Longitude:
-77.447735
Latitude:
38.95315
Time Zone:
America/New_York
DSM Address & GPS
Address:
5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201
Des Moines IA, 50321-2854
United States
IATA Code:
DSM
Longitude:
-93.648087
Latitude:
41.532434
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from IAD to DSM?
Flying from IAD to DSM? Breaking up the journey is your only option as there are no carriers that service this route directly. However, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines offer the nearest thing — a flight with just one stop.
What is the shortest flight from Dulles Intl. Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
The quickest you can fly from Dulles Intl. Airport to DSM is 5 hours and 7 minutes. Slip a few things into your carry-on to help pass the time, like a gripping book or a crossword puzzle.
How many hours flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Des Moines Intl. Airport?
Typically, it takes 5 hours and 14 minutes to jet from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Breeze through the journey by watching movies and listening to podcasts. Alternatively, catch up on some Zs.
What airlines have the most flights from IAD to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM)?
Right now, there are no airlines that have direct flights from Dulles Intl. Airport to Des Moines Intl. Airport. But don't panic! There are lots of single or multi-stop options available.

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