Iowa has lots of awesome attractions and Disneyland® is one of them. Pick up the keys to a car rental and head there at your leisure. Des Moines offers plenty of exciting experiences and is a top place to kick off your vacation. Whether your scene is museums, food, art or something else, this city will keep you on the go.

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Top places to visit in Iowa

Des Moines

Cheap flights to Iowa from $86 One Way, $172 Round Trip

$172 return flights and $86 one-way flights to Iowa were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

CLT

Charlotte

CID

Cedar Rapids

$172

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sun, Dec 21 - Mon, Jan 5

CLT

Charlotte

OMA

Omaha

$173

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 12

LAX

Los Angeles

DSM

Des Moines

$192

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 5

LAX

Los Angeles

FSD

Sioux Falls

$195

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24

SEA

Seattle

OMA

Omaha

$207

Roundtrip

found 14 hours ago

Fri, Dec 5 - Thu, Dec 11

LAX

Los Angeles

OMA

Omaha

$221

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Mon, Dec 29 - Mon, Jan 5

LAX

Los Angeles

CID

Cedar Rapids

$243

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 6

CLT

Charlotte

FSD

Sioux Falls

$251

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Fri, Dec 19 - Tue, Dec 23

CLT

Charlotte

DSM

Des Moines

$279

Roundtrip

found 7 hours ago

Fri, May 15 - Tue, May 19

LAX

Los Angeles

CID

Cedar Rapids

$283

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 12

LAX

Los Angeles

RST

Rochester

$285

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Jan 21

SEA

Seattle

MLI

Moline

$289

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DEN	Omaha	November 30 to December 5	$239
DEN	Cedar Rapids	November 30 to December 4	$311
LAX	Cedar Rapids	November 29 to December 11	$320
LAX	Des Moines	November 29 to December 2	$401
LAX	Sioux Falls	November 29 to December 7	$419
DFW	Cedar Rapids	November 29 to December 9	$437
DFW	Des Moines	November 30 to December 1	$442
LAX	Omaha	November 29 to December 1	$462
PHX	Sioux Falls	November 29 to December 2	$479
LAX	Moline	November 29 to December 2	$578
DEN	Des Moines	November 29 to November 30	$600
DFW	Moline	November 29 to December 2	$621
DAL	Omaha	November 30 to December 6	$685
PHX	Omaha	November 29 to December 14	$750
DEN	Dubuque	November 29 to December 9	$845

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic Iowa Accommodation Deals

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$57 total

per night

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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 ...

7.8/10 Good! (689 reviews)

The staff was friendly

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

6/10 (1,000 reviews)

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Property was very clean and up kept. They had an a very good variety of books to choose from to read as well as travel brochures of local or near by attractions.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W. Cedar Rapids IA

Fully refundable

$71 total

per night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

Stay at this motel in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

7/10 Good! (1,322 reviews)

The only thing is that no one was available when i try to check out. Many people including me could only leave the door card on the front desk.

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street Council Bluffs IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$67 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,012 reviews)

Room was clean. Breakfast was good

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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.

Our Top Iowa Apartment Hotels

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

201 E. Locust Street Des Moines IA

Fully refundable

$107 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)

Was not impressed with breakfast, limited choices, expect more from a upscale hotel.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$94 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Stay at this hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (844 reviews)

Nice place.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne Cedar Rapids IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$126 total

per night

Dec 22 - Dec 23

Stay at this hotel in Cedar Rapids. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (734 reviews)

Took immediate care of someone in the room above jumping on the floor so hard our room shook.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin!

Moravia IA

Stay at this cabin in Moravia. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Lake Rathbun Area and Rathbun Lake are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (215 reviews)

We enjoyed the house and host. The reason we gave it good instead of excellent is because of gravel road and WiFi issues. The host was very nice and accommodating. Would recommend this VRBO.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

350 Bell St Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$116 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,032 reviews)

Room was spacious clean and staff was excellent with any and all questions.they wore smiles and just very curtious. Food at hotel restaurant was excellent we ate there both nights.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$161 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,057 reviews)

Excellent stay as always! Amazing bar/speakeasy.

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

3619 9th Ave Council Bluffs IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$84 total

per night

Nov 28 - Nov 29

Book a stay at this golf hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,754 reviews)

Great!

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,675 reviews)

Beautiful, historic hotel. The room was clean and nice and everyone was courteous.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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 Iowa

Wildwood Lodge

11431 Forest Ave Clive IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$104 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,202 reviews)

Staff was waiting for me when I arrived super late and greeted me happily. They were so friendly and took the time to help me with a car rental issue I’d encountered. Ahead of my arrival, they had also planned to place me in a quieter area of the hotel to avoid any noise issues from a couple groups ...

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Cabin on the Big Sioux River with a 100 acre wood.

Larchwood IA

Stay at this cabin in Larchwood. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Lake Alvin Recreation Area and Lake Alvin Beach are ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (349 reviews)

The house was as represented and had a beautiful view over the river and conservation land. It was close to Sioux Falls and convenient to get back and forth for wedding events.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$71 total

per night

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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 ...

5.6/10 (653 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Love the staff. This is my second time in the last 30 days. We take the grandkids there. The front desk staff and bar staff are amazing!!!

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 total

per night

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

6/10 (1,000 reviews)

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Property was very clean and up kept. They had an a very good variety of books to choose from to read as well as travel brochures of local or near by attractions.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy Special

Managers Special or similar

4 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$24

$113 total

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Compact

Ford Focus or similar

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$25

$116 total

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5 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$28

$128 total

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5 people
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$29

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Iowa?

You're spoiled for choice with 24 popular airlines that travel to Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM). Compare the available fares and grab a low-cost flight to Iowa with one of these top domestic carriers:

United Airlines - 166 flights to Iowa per month
Delta - 140 flights to Iowa per month
American Airlines - 102 flights to Iowa per month

How much is a flight to Iowa?

If you're looking for return flights, airfares fluctuated between $172 and $845 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $86, departing from Charlotte (CLT).

How to book the cheapest flight to Iowa?

With Orbitz, you'll uncover some of the most impressive flight deals around from a wide range of airlines. But if you want to improve your chances of landing cheap flights to Iowa, here are a few pointers to bear in mind:

Depending on your departure point, click on the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival form fields). In some instances, alternative departure points offer more value for money.
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You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even pick the time of day you'd prefer to fly.
The early bird catches the most impressive deals, so book as soon as you know your travel dates. The most affordable airfares are quick to sell out and prices rise as the departure date gets closer.
Save big on your trip by combining your flights, hotels and car rentals into a package. Your wallet will thank you.
Don't fly during peak seasons if you can. By avoiding summer, school vacations and other popular dates, you can save plenty on your airfares.

What is the best time to book a flight to Iowa?

Book your seats to Iowa in January. This is the best month for low airfares, closely followed by February and August. Pick up cheap flights and make your dream journey a reality with Orbitz.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Iowa?

To pick up an unbeatable flight deal, book on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. These are generally the cheapest days of the week to purchase flights to Iowa.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Iowa?

Look into departing early in the week for cheap flights to Iowa. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is normally the most inexpensive day to start your trip, followed by Tuesday. Saturday was found to have the most expensive ticket prices. Presumably, this is because many passengers prefer to start their escape when the weekend rolls around.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Iowa?

Consider traveling in August if you're sticking to a budget. Orbitz data has found that it's generally the best month for cheap flights to Iowa. June is when fares hit their peak.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

Flexibility is important these days, that's why Orbitz lets you search for carriers that won't penalize you for amendments to your reservation. Add your departure and arrival destinations, then click on "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you all the options that include free cancellation and no change fees.

What do I need for the flight to Iowa?

There's nothing as exciting as flying off to a cool new destination, but it's wise to be prepared. The following top tips will help get your journey off to an excellent start:

Your travel documents are the most important items you'll need to take on your flight to Iowa. To avoid any issues when checking in, make sure that the personal info on your ticket is correct and matches your government-issued ID.
Take some activities to keep you occupied on your journey to Iowa. Magazines, books and electronic gadgets like e-readers and laptops are perfect. Be sure to take a bottle of water as well. Even on short flights, it's important to stay well-hydrated.
It can get cold on the plane. If you'd rather not shiver your way through the flight, layer up.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Iowa?

If you think a first or business-class fare is beyond your reach, think again. Here are some practical tips to help you land a premium flight to Iowa for less:

Flexibility is essential. By being open to different travel dates, you'll have more chances of picking up a great deal on first or business-class airfares.
A lot of low-cost airlines these days have excellent business-class seating that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
Bid for an upgrade. Some airlines hold online auctions that let you offer a price for a seat at the front of the plane. You can also try upgrading with points earned through a flight loyalty program.

What is the best time to go to Iowa?

Iowa is an exciting year-round vacation destination, but the most popular months are May, July and August. If you're a fan of warmer weather, consider traveling during the summer months. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer season kicks off June 20. Temperatures normally float between 65 ºF and 80 ºF during the day.

Travel tips for Iowa

Iowa has lots of awesome attractions and Disneyland® is one of them. Pick up the keys to a car rental and head there at your leisure.
Des Moines offers plenty of exciting experiences and is a top place to kick off your vacation. Whether your scene is museums, food, art or something else, this city will keep you on the go.

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