WashingtonDes MoinesDirect FlightsDCA–DSM
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport).
Flight time from DCA to DSM is estimated at about 2h 26m, based on the 895-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 1-2/day across 1 captured airline, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 12:12 to 22:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 26m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 895 mi | 1-2/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DCA to DSM
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day from DCA to DSM across 1 captured airline. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2.
- First departure
- 12:12
- Last departure
- 22:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 5
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1-2/day | Bombardier CRJ · Terminal 2 | 12:1212:59 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DSM to DCA flights — 1-2/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DCA to DSM, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 13 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DCA to DSM?
The DCA to DSM flight time is estimated at about 2h 26m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DCA from DSM?
DCA to DSM is about 895 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DCA to DSM?
Our current provider sample for DCA to DSM includes American Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DCA to DSM?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DCA to DSM include Bombardier CRJ.