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.

$57 Cheap flights to Iowa

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Top places to visit in Iowa

Des Moines

Cheap flights to Iowa from $57 One Way, $110 Round Trip

$110 return flights and $57 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, Dec 8 - Fri, Dec 19

ATL

Atlanta

OMA

Omaha

$110

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 8

ATL

Atlanta

CID

Cedar Rapids

$173

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sat, Dec 20 - Mon, Jan 12

ATL

Atlanta

DSM

Des Moines

$173

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21

GRR

Grand Rapids

DSM

Des Moines

$175

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

ATL

Atlanta

FSD

Sioux Falls

$176

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sun, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 4

TUS

Tucson

OMA

Omaha

$178

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Jan 5

MIA

Miami

OMA

Omaha

$222

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Fri, Jan 9 - Thu, Jan 15

GRR

Grand Rapids

ALO

Waterloo

$229

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Mon, Dec 29 - Sat, Jan 3

TUS

Tucson

DSM

Des Moines

$239

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 15

TUS

Tucson

FSD

Sioux Falls

$249

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25

TUS

Tucson

RST

Rochester

$264

Roundtrip

found 13 hours ago

Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 6

MIA

Miami

RST

Rochester

$278

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DFW	Sioux Falls	December 6 to December 11	$247
DEN	Omaha	December 7 to December 11	$260
LAX	Sioux Falls	December 6 to December 19	$268
DEN	Cedar Rapids	December 7 to December 7	$344
DEN	Rochester	December 6 to December 9	$347
DFW	Rochester	December 6 to December 22	$356
DAL	Omaha	December 7 to December 10	$387
LAX	Des Moines	December 6 to December 9	$401
DEN	Des Moines	December 7 to December 8	$403
DFW	Cedar Rapids	December 7 to December 20	$412
LAX	Moline	December 6 to December 13	$465
LAX	Omaha	December 7 to December 8	$481
SEA	Sioux Falls	December 6 to December 13	$489
DEN	Sioux Falls	December 7 to December 9	$527
DFW	Sioux City	December 7 to December 10	$887

*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

$51 nightly

$57 total

Dec 18 - Dec 19

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! (699 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 (1,000 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. Cedar Rapids IA

Fully refundable

$54 nightly

$60 total

Dec 21 - Dec 22

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! (1,309 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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$60 nightly

$67 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Total with taxes and fees

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8/10 Very Good! (1,015 reviews)

Exce

Reviewed on Nov 27, 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

$89 nightly

$100 total

Dec 18 - Dec 19

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! (1,001 reviews)

Nice! Spacious

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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

$84 nightly

$94 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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! (845 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 28 - Dec 29

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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Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

350 Bell St Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$105 nightly

$116 total

Dec 11 - Dec 12

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! (1,054 reviews)

The facility was fine. Lobby was very ordinary for a "Grand" motel, more geared to their waterpark. Only 11 rooms that night so breakfast was on a table in the lobby. Pastries, fruit, cheese, granola bars, orange & apple juice, reg coffee. VERY limited gluten free options, fruit & cheese. My husband ...

Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West

7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$87 nightly

$98 total

Dec 14 - Dec 15

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! (1,022 reviews)

Friendly staff and clean room

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$91 nightly

$102 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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! (1,683 reviews)

Beautiful historic hotel right downtown. Great pool area, comfortable beds and excellent hospitality from the front desk. I will definitely recommend this hotel to others and stay here again in the future!

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA

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$139 nightly

$155 total

Jan 1 - Jan 2, 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! (1,065 reviews)

Peaceful, smelled fabulous and woodsy. Felt right at home. The decor in the lobby was wonderful. The history of the building with the tiles and walnut and spaciousness of the lobby.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 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

$107 nightly

$120 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

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! (1,202 reviews)

Staff was waiting for me when I arrived super late and greeted me happily. They were so friendly and took the time to help me with a car rental issue I’d encountered. Ahead of my arrival, they had also planned to place me in a quieter area of the hotel to avoid any noise issues from a couple groups ...

Reviewed on Nov 26, 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! (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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$63 nightly

$71 total

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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 (656 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

$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 (1,000 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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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 $110 and $887 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $57, departing from Atlanta (ATL).

How to book the cheapest flight to Iowa?

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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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Iowa State Capitol Building

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