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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Cheap flights to Iowa from $38 One Way, $63 Round Trip

$63 return flights and $38 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.

Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17

DEN

Denver

FSD

Sioux Falls

$63

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Oct 10 - Mon, Oct 13

DEN

Denver

OMA

Omaha

$74

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16

DEN

Denver

CID

Cedar Rapids

$77

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, Nov 13 - Sun, Nov 16

DEN

Denver

DSM

Des Moines

$83

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18

SEA

Seattle

OMA

Omaha

$159

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

PHX

Phoenix

OMA

Omaha

$163

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 16

PHX

Phoenix

FSD

Sioux Falls

$165

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15

LAX

Los Angeles

DSM

Des Moines

$169

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 25

LAX

Los Angeles

OMA

Omaha

$172

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6

LAX

Los Angeles

FSD

Sioux Falls

$194

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Fri, Oct 10 - Fri, Oct 17

LAX

Los Angeles

CID

Cedar Rapids

$207

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 12

SEA

Seattle

FSD

Sioux Falls

$233

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DEN	Omaha	September 26 to September 29	$139
DEN	Sioux Falls	September 26 to September 28	$154
DEN	Cedar Rapids	September 28 to October 2	$173
DEN	Des Moines	September 26 to September 29	$251
DFW	Sioux Falls	September 27 to September 29	$290
LAX	Sioux Falls	September 26 to September 29	$313
LAX	Moline	September 28 to October 7	$320
LAX	Des Moines	September 27 to September 29	$330
DFW	Omaha	September 26 to September 29	$337
LAX	Cedar Rapids	September 27 to October 11	$339
DEN	Moline	September 27 to October 1	$358
DEN	Sioux City	September 26 to September 28	$368
LAX	Omaha	September 27 to October 11	$387
DFW	Waterloo	September 27 to September 30	$524
DFW	La Crosse	September 27 to October 4	$583

*Prices include taxes and fees

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$55 nightly

$62 total

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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! (583 reviews)

"Good value for the price"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 2025

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA

$58 nightly

$65 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 (1,007 reviews)

"It was really nice and quiet there."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W., I-380 Exit 17, Cedar Rapids, IA

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$45 nightly

$50 total

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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! (1,291 reviews)

"Good staff"

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street, Council Bluffs, IA

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$71 nightly

$80 total

Sep 30 - Oct 1

Total with taxes and fees

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8/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)

"I already did."

Reviewed on Sep 15, 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

$97 nightly

$109 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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! (1,007 reviews)

"It was great other than I had"

Reviewed on Sep 15, 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

$121 nightly

$135 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (825 reviews)

"Close to Jordan Creek MALL , movie theater can go wrong best area in the city."

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$116 nightly

$134 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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! (725 reviews)

"Good Breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 13, 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! (214 reviews)

"Wonderful place. Only reason I didn’t give everything 5 stars was one of the reasons I chose this place was it was close to the lake and on the satellite images it showed a path to drive on back to the lake area. I am moderately disabled so the steps on the house were hard to mitigate and the driving ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA

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$144 nightly

$161 total

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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! (1,020 reviews)

"Really enjoyed our stay! We made reservations at the speak easy, cool private bar area but, the waitresses weren’t overly friendly. Enjoyed it was in walking distance of a lot of things we did. Loved the key card to access elevator for security purpose. The coffe shop in the hotel was good as well! ..."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

7225 Vista Dr, West Des Moines, IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$80 nightly

$89 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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! (1,005 reviews)

"Its was a nice clean facility, the staff was SUPER nice. They kept my bags for me at the front desk while I went to work and they had hot breakfast in the morning."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA

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$75 nightly

$84 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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! (1,579 reviews)

"Great vacation"

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

350 Bell St, Dubuque, IA

$219 nightly

$242 total

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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! (1,016 reviews)

"Excellent service and great location"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 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

$127 nightly

$143 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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! (1,197 reviews)

"Was only here one night. Clean. Comfortable. Great staff."

Reviewed on Sep 16, 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! (345 reviews)

"We enjoyed the beautiful cabin. Was hoping to see the river from the deck. Or have a trail down to the river closer from the cabin."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2025

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA

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$72 nightly

$81 total

Oct 20 - Oct 21

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 (596 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"The main waterpark feature was closed. Had we known this, we may have booked elsewhere as we have a 5 year old child who loves the water features here. This is the second time in the last 12 months that we have stayed here and had problems with Pirates Cove water features being accessible to guests. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA

$58 nightly

$65 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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 (1,007 reviews)

"It was really nice and quiet there."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 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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Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

5 people

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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

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

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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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$38 Cheap flights to Iowa

Top places to visit in Iowa

Des Moines

Cheap flights to Iowa from $38 One Way, $63 Round Trip

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Western Inn

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Our Top Iowa Apartment Hotels

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

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

Score Epic Iowa Accommodation Deals

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Family Friendly Hotels in Iowa

Wildwood Lodge

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

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Western Inn

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