How long is the AA5238 flight from Des Moines to Washington?

The timetable allows 2 h 39 min. Des Moines to Washington is 1,441 km (895 mi).

Which terminal does AA5238 use?

It usually arrives at Terminal 2 at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.

What other flight numbers does AA5238 have?

Also listed as AAL5238 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 5238.

AA5238 Flight Status American Airlines: Des Moines to Washington (AAL5238)

AA 5238 Des Moines to Washington Flight Status

Not scheduled today (November 14th, 2026). Latest flight: October 16th, 2026 ; recent history is in the table below.

AA 5238 Flight Status & Schedule American Airlines Des Moines to Washington

Date	From	To	Departure	Arrival	Status	Details
Oct 16	DSM	DCA	07:20	09:32	En-Route	Track >
Oct 03	DSM	DCA	07:00	10:38	En-Route	Track >
Aug 27	DSM	DCA	14:21	18:00	Cancelled	Track >
Aug 11	DSM	DCA	14:21	18:00	Cancelled	Track >
Aug 10	DSM	DCA	14:21	18:00	Cancelled	Track >
Aug 07	DSM	DCA	14:21	18:00	Cancelled	Track >

American Airlines' Des Moines–Washington flight covers 1,441 km (895 mi). The timetable allows 2 h 39 min; there is not enough recent history yet to say how long it usually takes. It is not flying today; the last flight was scheduled on 16 October 2026.

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About AA 5238

American Airlines Flight AA5238 connects Des Moines, United States to Washington, United States, taking off from Des Moines International Airport DSM and landing at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA.

Route: Des Moines International Airport DSM to Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA
Distance: 1,441 km (895 mi)
Scheduled flight time: 2 h 39 min

AA 5238 FAQ

How long is the AA5238 flight from Des Moines to Washington?: The timetable allows 2 h 39 min. Des Moines to Washington is 1,441 km (895 mi).
When was the latest AA5238 flight from Des Moines to Washington?: The latest AA5238 was the 14:21 (local time) departure from Des Moines on 27 August 2026; it was cancelled.
Which terminal does AA5238 use?: It usually arrives at Terminal 2 at Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA). Check the flight card above for today's terminal and gate.
What other flight numbers does AA5238 have?: Also listed as AAL5238 (American Airlines' ICAO code) and AA 5238.

AA5238 and Des Moines DSM to Washington DCA Flights

Other flights departing from Des Moines DSM: UA1982, OO6024, G4436

Other flights arriving at Washington DCA: WN608, AA4487, AA5146, AA5359

All flights connecting Des Moines DSM to Washington DCA.