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 $43 One Way, $84 Round Trip

$84 return flights and $43 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.

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

DEN

Denver

DSM

Des Moines

$84

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Aug 20 - Sun, Aug 30

SFB

Orlando

LSE

La Crosse

$100

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15

SFB

Orlando

MLI

Moline

$108

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12

SFB

Orlando

DSM

Des Moines

$110

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 25

SFB

Orlando

OMA

Omaha

$113

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11

DEN

Denver

OMA

Omaha

$115

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Jul 29 - Wed, Aug 12

RDU

Raleigh

FSD

Sioux Falls

$226

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8

RDU

Raleigh

OMA

Omaha

$232

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 10

RDU

Raleigh

DSM

Des Moines

$249

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 16

PDX

Portland

DSM

Des Moines

$263

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Sep 18 - Wed, Sep 23

RDU

Raleigh

MLI

Moline

$285

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

PDX

Portland

FSD

Sioux Falls

$291

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DEN	Sioux Falls	July 17 to July 20	$194
DFW	Des Moines	July 17 to July 20	$355
DFW	Cedar Rapids	July 19 to July 21	$370
DEN	Omaha	July 18 to July 19	$385
LAX	Omaha	July 17 to July 19	$386
LAX	Sioux Falls	July 17 to July 24	$394
DEN	Rochester	July 17 to July 19	$408
DEN	Des Moines	July 17 to July 20	$424
DEN	Cedar Rapids	July 17 to July 19	$448
DFW	Sioux Falls	July 17 to July 18	$476
PHX	Moline	July 17 to July 19	$514
DFW	Omaha	July 18 to July 22	$684
DEN	Waterloo	July 17 to July 19	$720
LAX	Waterloo	July 17 to July 21	$779
LAX	Cedar Rapids	July 18 to July 20	$1,666

*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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$65 nightly

$72 total

Jul 14 - Jul 15

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! (941 reviews)

"Staff on duty upon arrival was helpful, thereafter not so. (1)Ice machine was not working; initially desk clerk said nothing could be done. After much cajoling, he brought some ice (which he said was not for guests). (2) (During the late evening and early morning hours, children were running up and ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$54 nightly

$60 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

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 ...

5.8/10 (1,004 reviews)

"The air conditioning does not work. The shower had barely any water pressure we had a dirty blanket and the man came up and just had us take the first blanket off and told us to use the bottom blanket. The younger female that works there is rude and refused to move us to a different room after the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W. Cedar Rapids IA

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$105 nightly

$118 total

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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 (1,171 reviews)

"Cheap"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street Council Bluffs IA

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$70 nightly

$79 total

Jul 14 - Jul 15

Total with taxes and fees

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8.2/10 Very Good! (386 reviews)

"What I liked was that when I came to check in the check in Lady checked me in right away, this is something I can give you five stars on. But what really thought was not up to Hotel standards was that the refrigerator you had in our room was frosted up with NO FREEZER DOOR ON IT. ALSO THERE WAS NO ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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

$119 nightly

$133 total

Jul 19 - Jul 20

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! (1,007 reviews)

"Great location to area concerts!"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

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$107 nightly

$120 total

Jul 19 - Jul 20

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! (884 reviews)

"Staff, Breakfast and Parking"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne Cedar Rapids IA

$163 nightly

$188 total

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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! (224 reviews)

"Very clean and everything was in good order. Enjoyed the weekend and will try to make it back again. Thanks Mike"

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2026

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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA

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$106 nightly

$119 total

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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! (1,012 reviews)

"Clean room. Great breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

1111 Dodge St Dubuque IA

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$54 nightly

$60 total

Jul 14 - Jul 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

7.4/10 Good! (1,111 reviews)

"The pool looked very nice. We did not use it. The bar was ok, except we went in and were not acknowledged in a timely manner. So we left. After dinner, we went back and staff was better. The music was good, but way too loud. The room had a slight funky smell-maybe old smoke or mold. The bathroom ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2026

Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo - A Caesars Rewards Destination

777 Isle of Capri Blvd Waterloo IA

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$83 nightly

$93 total

Jul 14 - Jul 15

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! (1,025 reviews)

"Staff"

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

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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

Jul 19 - Jul 20

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 ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,222 reviews)

"Staff was friendly"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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

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$119 nightly

$133 total

Jul 15 - Jul 16

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! (1,242 reviews)

"Dirty."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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! (397 reviews)

"Such a wonderful big space for a family get together! Comfortable beds, gorgeous views, fully stocked with everything a family needs to live comfortably. We had incredible views of fireworks across the entire horizon on July 4. This was one of the best family vacations we’ve ever taken, and we’ve ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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

Jul 20 - Jul 21

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 (921 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Room was not the greatest in condition. The smoking area was just outside our window. We could smell everything that was being smoked out there. However, for this price it is worth it as you get to enjoy a nice pool without a resort fee. As for the internet, arcade, and restaurant. The restaurant ..."

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$54 nightly

$60 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

Total with taxes and fees

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5.8/10 (1,004 reviews)

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026

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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 $84 and $1,666 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $43, departing from Denver (DEN).

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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