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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Des Moines

Cheap flights to Iowa from $33 One Way, $67 Round Trip

$67 return flights and $33 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, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18

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$80

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Sioux Falls

$94

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DEN

Denver

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Cedar Rapids

$140

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CLT

Charlotte

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Des Moines

$172

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Omaha

$182

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$182

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$213

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$234

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$249

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$274

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$278

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DEN	Sioux Falls	December 19 to January 5	$190
DEN	Omaha	December 21 to January 1	$229
DEN	Des Moines	December 20 to December 22	$287
DAL	Omaha	December 20 to January 6	$329
DFW	Sioux Falls	December 19 to January 10	$378
LAX	Des Moines	December 19 to January 5	$404
DEN	Moline	December 19 to December 23	$414
DEN	Sioux City	December 19 to December 21	$430
LAX	Cedar Rapids	December 21 to December 31	$438
LAX	Omaha	December 19 to January 6	$504
LAX	Rochester	December 20 to December 21	$505
DFW	Des Moines	December 20 to December 26	$527
LAX	Sioux Falls	December 21 to January 2	$556
DFW	Moline	December 20 to December 24	$619
LAX	Moline	December 21 to December 24	$852

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA

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$51 nightly

$57 total

Dec 28 - Dec 29

Total with taxes and fees

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! (702 reviews)

Staff is GREAT! Love to see the same staff from visit to visit.

Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$54 nightly

$60 total

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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 (1,001 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

$60 nightly

$67 total

Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,312 reviews)

Room was nice and clean, I have no complaints, staff were very nice and friendly. A guy came in from the other Motel 6 acting strange, he was asked to leave nicely twice by the lady at the front deck. She asked me not to go anywhere when the guy started yelling and acted angry. She showed the guy ...

Reviewed on Dec 5, 2025

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street Council Bluffs IA

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$62 nightly

$69 total

Dec 28 - Dec 29

Total with taxes and fees

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8/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

Room was clean, bed was comfy, staff was outstanding! I left my watch in the room, called the hotel and they had it ready and waiting for me when I returned about 20 minutes later. This is my go-to place to stay in Council Bluffs!

Reviewed on Dec 10, 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

$86 nightly

$96 total

Dec 29 - Dec 30

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,000 reviews)

The check in lady was a grouchy old bag.

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

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$84 nightly

$94 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Total with taxes and fees

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! (846 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

$106 nightly

$122 total

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Total with taxes and fees

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! (735 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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Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

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$111 nightly

$125 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,685 reviews)

The room was spacious and spotless. However, there were no safety bars in the shower.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

350 Bell St Dubuque IA

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$101 nightly

$112 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

Total with taxes and fees

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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)

Super clean with great staff

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA

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$87 nightly

$98 total

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)

Passing through on way to Michigan from Colorado. Convenient location, excellent service, comfortable room, good breakfast.

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA

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$143 nightly

$160 total

Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,062 reviews)

This is our second time staying here. It feels like a 5 star hotel. The details in the decor are unique and well designed. The bed and bedding is comfortable. I love the lobby, large and spacious with lots of seating options for gatherings small or large. Great restaurant, Proudfoot and Bird with ...

Reviewed on Dec 6, 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

$88 nightly

$99 total

Dec 21 - Dec 22

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,199 reviews)

Rooms are always clean, the staff is friendly and always remember us when we come to stay. The hot tub was great, we don’t usually take time to use it but we had the time and it was a clean area. Breakfast is great also. I will say, I wish they had more options like breakfast potatoes or sausage ...

Reviewed on Dec 9, 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! (351 reviews)

The property was fantastic and cozy. It was perfect for a snowy night and we will definitely be back.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA

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$63 nightly

$71 total

Dec 18 - Dec 19

Total with taxes and fees

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 (664 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Always fun to stay here , nice place it is a little old but still nice and fun for kids , main pool was nice and warm !

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$54 nightly

$60 total

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026

Total with taxes and fees

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 (1,001 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.

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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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