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.

$61 Cheap flights to Iowa

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Cheap flights to Iowa from $61 One Way, $121 Round Trip

$121 return flights and $61 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.

Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11

DCA

Washington

FSD

Sioux Falls

$121

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

DCA

Washington

OMA

Omaha

$121

Roundtrip

found 20 hours ago

Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 15

DCA

Washington

DSM

Des Moines

$122

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

LAX

Los Angeles

OMA

Omaha

$140

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sat, Dec 6 - Thu, Dec 11

LAX

Los Angeles

FSD

Sioux Falls

$141

Roundtrip

found 19 hours ago

Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Feb 22

LAX

Los Angeles

CID

Cedar Rapids

$148

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DEN	Sioux Falls	November 16 to November 21	$186
DEN	Cedar Rapids	November 16 to November 23	$213
DEN	Omaha	November 16 to November 20	$271
DEN	Des Moines	November 15 to November 16	$292
PHX	Des Moines	November 16 to November 17	$306
DFW	Sioux Falls	November 16 to November 17	$316
LAX	Cedar Rapids	November 16 to November 20	$337
DEN	Moline	November 16 to December 6	$349
LAX	Des Moines	November 16 to November 21	$372
DFW	Cedar Rapids	November 16 to November 20	$396
DEN	Sioux City	November 15 to November 17	$417
SEA	Sioux Falls	November 15 to November 17	$423
LAX	Omaha	November 16 to November 18	$470
PHX	Omaha	November 16 to November 21	$630
DFW	Omaha	November 16 to November 18	$1,191

*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

$46 nightly

$51 total

Nov 27 - Nov 28

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 ...

7.6/10 Good! (661 reviews)

Nice

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA

$58 nightly

$65 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 (1,000 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., I-380 Exit 17, Cedar Rapids, IA

Fully refundable

$67 nightly

$76 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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! (1,320 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

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$64 nightly

$71 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 breakfast and the helpful ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

Clean room. Convenient location to interstate.

Reviewed on Nov 11, 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

$93 nightly

$104 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,004 reviews)

Nice room

Reviewed on Nov 9, 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

$101 nightly

$113 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star 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 ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (841 reviews)

Reviewed on Nov 4, 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 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star 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! (733 reviews)

Friendly staff, clean room, great breakfast

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

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

Moravia

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

$105 nightly

$116 total

Nov 19 - Nov 20

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)

Pool and arcade was great for the kids.

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025

BridgePointe Inn & Suites

3619 9th Ave, I-29 & I-80, Council Bluffs, IA

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$75 nightly

$84 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

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! (1,763 reviews)

Comfy, clean and right off the highway. The price was right and the stay was short. Great place to stop in if you know where the driveway is.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$139 nightly

$155 total

Nov 17 - Nov 18

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,039 reviews)

The hotel’s scent was lovely.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA

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$68 nightly

$76 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,648 reviews)

The staff was helpful. The shuttle service was excellent.

Reviewed on Nov 8, 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

$113 nightly

$127 total

Nov 30 - Dec 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,190 reviews)

This motel ranks among the very top motels we have ever stayed at. Staff at check-in was efficient and very friendly. The room was clean, well-designed and attractively decorated, as was the entire building. The breakfast was ample, biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, oatmeal, bagels, doughnuts, yogurt, ...

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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

Larchwood

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

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 (647 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

$58 nightly

$65 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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 (1,000 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.

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Chevrolet Spark or similar

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

4 people

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Toyota Corolla or similar

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

5 people

Iowa

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Iowa?

You're spoiled for choice with 12 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 $121 and $1,191 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $61, departing from Washington (DCA).

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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.
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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:

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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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