Washington (DCA) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
PSA Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Des Moines International Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 897-mile flight takes about 2h 45m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 897 mi · 1,444 km
- Flight time
- 2h 45m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 71%
Airlines flying DCA to DSM
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 18,463 | 2h 41m |
| Envoy Air | 6 | Embraer E175 | 4,235 | 2h 49m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 11,617 | 2h 49m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to DSM flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 11:59am and the last at 10:00pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 5238American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:59am | 1:44pm | 22 | 70% |
| AA 5292American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:59am | 1:46pm | 4 | 76% |
| AA 4435American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 10:00pm | 11:44pm | 19 | 88% |
| AA 5432American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:00pm | 11:44pm | 9 | 69% |
Is DCA to DSM on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 72% of 700 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 10am were the most punctual (85%), those around 12pm the least (63%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 700 | 72% | 21 min | 6.4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am to 11am | 93 | 85% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 132 | 73% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 37 | 63% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 82 | 77% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 112 | 67% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 97 | 66% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 118 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 62 | 3,156 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 2,631 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 3,183 | |
| November 2025 | 50 | 2,469 | |
| December 2025 | 41 | 2,088 | |
| January 2026 | 52 | 2,303 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 2,683 | |
| March 2026 | 55 | 3,315 | |
| April 2026 | 59 | 2,862 | |
| May 2026 | 61 | 3,463 | |
| June 2026 | 53 | 3,011 | |
| July 2026 | 57 | 3,173 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.