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 $110 One Way, $240 Round Trip

$240 return flights and $110 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, Jul 25 - Wed, Jul 29

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San Diego

OMA

Omaha

$240

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SAN

San Diego

FSD

Sioux Falls

$255

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Wed, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 22

SAN

San Diego

DSM

Des Moines

$264

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SAN

San Diego

MLI

Moline

$313

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Palm Springs

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Cedar Rapids

$313

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Palm Springs

CID

Cedar Rapids

$318

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Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20

SAN

San Diego

OMA

Omaha

$325

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CLD

Carlsbad

OMA

Omaha

$329

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Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 18

PSP

Palm Springs

FSD

Sioux Falls

$336

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SRQ

Sarasota

DSM

Des Moines

$345

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Sarasota

DSM

Des Moines

$350

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Palm Springs

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Omaha

$358

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
LAX	Omaha	June 21 to June 23	$356
DFW	Omaha	June 20 to June 27	$387
DEN	Sioux Falls	June 20 to June 21	$402
DEN	Cedar Rapids	June 20 to June 23	$402
DEN	Rochester	June 19 to June 22	$411
LAX	Sioux Falls	June 19 to June 22	$417
LAX	Des Moines	June 19 to June 24	$422
DEN	Omaha	June 19 to June 21	$438
DEN	Moline	June 19 to June 22	$458
PHX	Sioux Falls	June 19 to June 22	$470
DEN	Des Moines	June 19 to June 22	$470
DFW	Sioux Falls	June 19 to June 26	$524
DFW	Des Moines	June 19 to June 22	$536
DEN	La Crosse	June 19 to June 22	$541
SEA	Sioux City	June 21 to June 23	$756

*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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$64 nightly

$71 total

Jun 16 - Jun 17

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! (910 reviews)

"Staff was kind an friendly Cons other guests are rude an disrespectful I have so many door dings on my vehicle now but not property's fault they cant control their customers some people just dont have respect nor manners But property's other then that was quiet an relaxing"

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 nightly

$73 total

Jun 22 - Jun 23

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 (1,013 reviews)

"It’s a roach motel with a meth lab looking rv in the parking lot. We didn’t stay, looked at a room and got the hell out of there"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W. Cedar Rapids IA

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$90 nightly

$101 total

Jul 12 - Jul 13

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. ...

6.8/10 (1,200 reviews)

"The room floor had been flooded and the vinyl flooring was seeping a dark brown fluid. They were booked so there were no other rooms available. It was so nasty that I did not even use the bathroom or shower. Wish I could get a refund but oh well…will not be using hotels.com ever again."

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street Council Bluffs IA

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$63 nightly

$71 total

Jun 30 - Jul 1

Total with taxes and fees

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8.2/10 Very Good! (346 reviews)

"The staff were all friendly and helpful, the breakfast was well stocked and the location was convenient to drive to the Omaha attractions."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

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

$110 nightly

$123 total

Jun 28 - Jun 29

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! (1,003 reviews)

"The room was spacious and clean. Breakfast was full of choices!"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

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$103 nightly

$115 total

Jul 5 - Jul 6

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! (878 reviews)

"Hotel was clean and well maintained. It was busy with several sports teams staying on the property. There were times when there was limited staff available @ the front desk. It seemed there were a couple employees stationed there so it was a bit frustrating that there was a significant wait for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne Cedar Rapids IA

$162 nightly

$187 total

Jun 21 - Jun 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! (752 reviews)

"Everything was great! Only negative was that our room never got cleaned or restocked and we were there Thursday through Sunday. The front desk, however, was helpful and got us what we needed."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

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

Moravia IA

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

10/10 Exceptional! (222 reviews)

"This property is A1, especially if your intentions are for fishing or relaxing! The owner is very communicative and very helpful!"

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

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Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

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$140 nightly

$157 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,866 reviews)

"This is the fourth time we have stayed at the Julian while we were in Dubuque. It’s a beautiful well-maintained, older hotel. The amenities are fabulous. If they was anything that I would want to be different, it would be that the furniture in the hotel rooms was updated/cleaned. The couch and the ..."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA

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$101 nightly

$114 total

Jun 21 - Jun 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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,019 reviews)

"Very helpful and kind staff at check in. The breakfast was good with variety. Some of the lobby chairs were showing wear but everything was clean and in working order. Room was good size, clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

255 E Court St Iowa City IA

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$124 nightly

$139 total

Jul 12 - Jul 13

Total with taxes and fees

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

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,559 reviews)

"We love everything about this hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

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Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

777 Isle of Capri Blvd Waterloo IA

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$83 nightly

$93 total

Jun 16 - Jun 17

Total with taxes and fees

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

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)

"The hotel and Brew Brothers restaurant on site was wonderful. We would have stayed a 2nd night if they hadn't been sold out. Front desk staff were very friendly. Hotel is close to Lost Island as well."

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

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

$123 nightly

$137 total

Jun 21 - Jun 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 ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,266 reviews)

"I loved everything about our stay…the staff was friendly and accommodating, the breakfast was wonderful and the ambiance was perfect."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2026

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 ...

10/10 Exceptional! (395 reviews)

"A beautiful home and location !! Kitchen & bathroom were well stocked . Hot tub was great . Would highly recommend home and we will be back to stay again!"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA

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$71 nightly

$80 total

Jun 21 - Jun 22

Total with taxes and fees

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

5.8/10 (869 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"The pool staff allowed several small children in paddle jumpers go down the water slides but when my daughter went up in hers they told her she couldn't. And it's not bc there were different employees bc right after the same girl let 3 more in paddle jumpers go. The deepest pool they had was 4 ft ..."

Reviewed on Jun 15, 2026

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 nightly

$73 total

Jun 22 - Jun 23

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 (1,013 reviews)

"It’s a roach motel with a meth lab looking rv in the parking lot. We didn’t stay, looked at a room and got the hell out of there"

Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026

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

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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 $240 and $756 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $110, departing from San Diego (SAN).

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.
Also, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to see the airfares on days around your chosen departure. You may be able to find cheaper flight deals if you're flexible with your plans.
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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