Des Moines (DSM) to Washington (DCA) flights
PSA Airlines, Envoy Air fly nonstop from Des Moines International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 13 flights a week in July 2026. The 897-mile flight takes about 2h 24m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 897 mi · 1,444 km
- Flight time
- 2h 24m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 72%
Airlines flying DSM to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 7 | Bombardier CRJ900, Bombardier CRJ700 | 18,877 | 2h 26m |
| Envoy Air | 6 | Embraer E175 | 4,503 | 2h 17m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 11,608 | 2h 24m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DSM to DCA flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:00am and the last at 2:22pm. 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 4633American Airlines · operated by Republic Airline | 6:00am | 9:29am | 18 | 94% |
| AA 5122American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 6:00am | 9:42am | 8 | n/a |
| AA 5238American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:21pm | 6:00pm | 23 | 78% |
| AA 5292American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 2:22pm | 6:00pm | 4 | 60% |
Is DSM to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 78% of 701 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 6% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (86%), those around 2pm the least (62%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (37%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 701 | 78% | 22 min | 6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 17 | 80% | |
| 6am to 7am | 314 | 86% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 66 | 80% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 119 | 67% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 63 | 62% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 100 | 70% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 59 | 3,135 | |
| September 2025 | 59 | 2,892 | |
| October 2025 | 62 | 3,152 | |
| November 2025 | 53 | 2,696 | |
| December 2025 | 42 | 2,310 | |
| January 2026 | 50 | 2,467 | |
| February 2026 | 52 | 2,821 | |
| March 2026 | 56 | 2,871 | |
| April 2026 | 60 | 3,070 | |
| May 2026 | 60 | 3,371 | |
| June 2026 | 50 | 2,931 | |
| July 2026 | 58 | 3,272 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.