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 $29 One Way, $56 Round Trip

$56 return flights and $29 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.

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 1

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Denver

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Omaha

$56

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Denver

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Des Moines

$120

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Denver

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Sioux Falls

$167

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Denver

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Cedar Rapids

$183

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Denver

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Sioux City

$214

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New York

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Omaha

$217

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San Antonio

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Cedar Rapids

$250

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Sioux Falls

$255

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San Antonio

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Cedar Rapids

$255

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San Antonio

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Cedar Rapids

$282

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Cedar Rapids

$283

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Omaha

$312

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
LAX	Omaha	May 10 to May 14	$251
DEN	Omaha	May 10 to May 17	$316
DEN	La Crosse	May 9 to May 16	$343
DEN	Sioux Falls	May 8 to May 11	$361
DEN	Moline	May 8 to May 11	$387
LAX	Des Moines	May 8 to May 9	$402
LAX	Moline	May 9 to May 31	$437
DEN	Cedar Rapids	May 8 to May 10	$450
DFW	Sioux Falls	May 8 to May 12	$475
DEN	Rochester	May 8 to May 10	$510
DFW	Cedar Rapids	May 8 to May 28	$558
DEN	Des Moines	May 8 to May 10	$565
LAX	Cedar Rapids	May 8 to May 10	$660
SEA	Moline	May 10 to May 16	$673
DEN	Waterloo	May 8 to May 11	$710

*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

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$59 nightly

$67 total

May 6 - May 7

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! (840 reviews)

It was a very clean room, accommodating staff and comfy beds.. I would stay there again. 😊

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 nightly

$73 total

May 4 - May 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 ...

6/10 (1,000 reviews)

Place sucked ac didn’t work toilet ran all night WiFi didn’t work and they never cleaned the room

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W. Cedar Rapids IA

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$100 nightly

$112 total

May 31 - Jun 1

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 (1,259 reviews)

Never been at a worse motel 6 before. Staff was more interested in smoking and chatting than assisting guests. Hotel smelt like burnt food. TV didn’t work.

Reviewed on Apr 29, 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

May 4 - May 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 breakfast and the helpful ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (314 reviews)

Outside very poor shape

Reviewed on May 2, 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

$105 nightly

$118 total

May 5 - May 6

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)

Overall hotel was a little on the dirty side.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

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$98 nightly

$110 total

May 4 - May 5

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! (870 reviews)

I didn’t have the included breakfast, but my room was clean and comfortable. I’ll stay again for sure.

Reviewed on Apr 14, 2026

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne Cedar Rapids IA

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$146 nightly

$168 total

May 10 - May 11

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 ...

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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! (221 reviews)

House was very clean. Just a couple miles from lake rathbun. Very quiet neighborhood and enjoyed it very much. Host was very helpful and answered questions right away.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

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BridgePointe Inn & Suites

3619 9th Ave Council Bluffs IA

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$77 nightly

$86 total

May 3 - May 4

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this golf hotel in Council Bluffs. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,774 reviews)

Dog friendly. Continental breakfast good. There was no shower gel in bathroom.No milk in breakfast room. I like the yellow chairs and weather channel news in breakfast room, as we were traveling through the area.

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

350 Bell St Dubuque IA

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$99 nightly

$109 total

May 10 - May 11

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! (1,136 reviews)

Breakfast was ok

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

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$94 nightly

$105 total

May 17 - May 18

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! (1,783 reviews)

We really enjoyed staying at this hotel and would definitely stay here again. The restaurant, Caroline's was excellent!

Reviewed on May 1, 2026

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

255 E Court St Iowa City IA

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$90 nightly

$101 total

May 10 - May 11

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! (1,467 reviews)

Clean room

Reviewed on May 1, 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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$99 nightly

$111 total

May 17 - May 18

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! (1,240 reviews)

It was a great hotel for the price and for a last minute booking! Just down the road from our sports complex!

Reviewed on May 1, 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! (389 reviews)

Such a wonderful place to stay! Everything was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. We had such a great time and truly enjoyed every part of our stay—would absolutely come back again!

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2026

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA

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$76 nightly

$85 total

May 7 - May 8

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 ...

5.6/10 (801 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Pool was cold and bar owner was drunk the whole time

Reviewed on Apr 28, 2026

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 nightly

$73 total

May 4 - May 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 ...

6/10 (1,000 reviews)

Place sucked ac didn’t work toilet ran all night WiFi didn’t work and they never cleaned the room

Reviewed on Apr 25, 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 $56 and $710 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $29, departing from Denver (DEN).

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

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What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Iowa?

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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?

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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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