$35 Cheap flights to Iowa

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Cheap flights to Iowa from $35 One Way, $43 Round Trip

$43 return flights and $35 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.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DENOmahaJuly 5 to July 6$135
DENCedar RapidsJuly 5 to July 10$137
DENSioux FallsJuly 4 to July 7$143
LAXOmahaJuly 5 to July 12$245
DENMolineJuly 4 to July 11$278
PHXRochesterJuly 4 to July 5$334
DFWOmahaJuly 4 to July 7$340
DENRochesterJuly 5 to July 14$351
SEACedar RapidsJuly 5 to July 8$366
SEAMolineJuly 4 to July 14$370
SEAOmahaJuly 6 to August 23$441
DENLa CrosseJuly 4 to July 5$529
LAXMolineJuly 4 to July 4$569
PAEDes MoinesJuly 4 to July 11$611
PHXDubuqueJuly 4 to July 14$688
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N, West Des Moines, IA
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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! (415 reviews)
"A modern and wonderful Motel 6. While it offers the usual spartan facility, everything was very clean and tidy. Perfectly fine facilities for pets. Good well manicure grassy area I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Western Inn

Western Inn

2.5 out of 5
1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
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 ...
6.2/10 (1,018 reviews)
"Great clean & unbeatable price"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Western Inn
Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

2 out of 5
616 33rd Ave S.W., I-380 Exit 17, Cedar Rapids, IA
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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! (1,229 reviews)
"The lady that check me in was nice professional and took care of my concerns i would come stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2 out of 5
2141 S 35th Street, Council Bluffs, IA
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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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Clean rooms very helpful staff"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha
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

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
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)
Comfy hotel in the heart of the city
"The hotel was overall fine - no frill or anything exciting but we enjoyed our stay. The rooms were comfortable and it was an overall nice hotel for a family stay."

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

3 out of 5
125 South 68th Street, West Des Moines, IA
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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! (798 reviews)
"The facilities were very comfortable clean and well maintained. Breakfast could have had better choices and better supplies as had to use for waffles and no eggs. For the price was expecting better."

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek
Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

3 out of 5
1140 Park Pl Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA
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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! (719 reviews)
"Staff was amazing pool was freezing but nice and clean area nice chairs loved the kitchenette in the rooms so convenient to cook and feed the kids"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North
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MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City

2.5 out of 5
2491 Holiday Road, Coralville, IA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coralville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (497 reviews)
"All rooms with kitchenettes, the rooms are very nice. They provide handicapped bars restrooms if needed. Love the employees, they are very nice and welcoming. They also provide a wonderful breakfast."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

MainStay Suites Coralville - Iowa City
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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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 out of 5
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA
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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! (1,032 reviews)
"Nicely updated hotel in a good location. Would stay again and recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

2 out of 5
1111 Dodge St, Dubuque, IA
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Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dubuque. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,011 reviews)
"Good for 1-2 nights stay, espessialy the cost. However, if you stay here consider to get breakfast somewhere else, they have very limited food they serve for breakfest."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque
Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

3 out of 5
255 E Court St, Iowa City, IA
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,074 reviews)
"Very easy"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown
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Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

3 out of 5
1050 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA
Fully refundable
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice property, clean room. Staff just weren't very friendly"

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG
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

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
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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! (1,205 reviews)
"We stayed for 4 nights while my daughter was participating in a national competition. I booked this hotel without much research, but I’m so glad I did — it turned out to be the perfect choice. The staff were incredibly friendly, and there are plenty of great restaurants nearby. The pool was excellent, ..."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

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

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! (332 reviews)
Wedding in Harrisburg
"Fantastic House and location for our event. Very quiet location and within 20 minutes of Sioux Falls."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Cabin on the Big Sioux River with a 100 acre wood.
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Great for families

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA
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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 (484 reviews)

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

9.5/10
"Hotel and hotel staff was great. Only thing to complain about was just the floor was wet but it’s also a pool hotel. Sooo… over all great experience."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
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Western Inn

Western Inn

2.5 out of 5
1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA
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 ...
6.2/10 (1,018 reviews)
"Great clean & unbeatable price"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Western Inn
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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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 $43 and $688 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $35, 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.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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