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 $130 One Way, $184 Round Trip

$184 return flights and $130 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, May 20 - Sat, May 23

EWR

New York

OMA

Omaha

$322

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Sat, Jun 27 - Tue, Jun 30

EWR

New York

DSM

Des Moines

$334

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

EWR

New York

RST

Rochester

$335

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10

EWR

New York

RST

Rochester

$336

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Sat, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 3

EWR

New York

FSD

Sioux Falls

$339

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Jul 21

EWR

New York

DSM

Des Moines

$339

Roundtrip

found 4 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DEN	Omaha	April 26 to May 1	$184
DFW	Omaha	April 24 to April 27	$227
PHX	Des Moines	April 24 to April 27	$318
LAX	Omaha	April 24 to April 26	$333
DFW	Des Moines	April 24 to May 1	$337
LAX	Cedar Rapids	April 24 to April 27	$374
DEN	Des Moines	April 24 to April 27	$381
LAX	Sioux Falls	April 25 to April 26	$410
DEN	La Crosse	April 24 to April 27	$416
DEN	Sioux Falls	April 24 to April 25	$423
PHX	Sioux City	April 24 to April 25	$483
LAX	Sioux City	April 25 to April 26	$486
DFW	Sioux Falls	April 24 to April 27	$493
LAX	Rochester	April 24 to April 26	$586
DFW	Cedar Rapids	April 26 to April 27	$845

*Prices include taxes and fees

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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

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (818 reviews)

Nice Staff. No microwave in the room. Does have a refrigerator. Kinda of noisy, not the hotels fault just people coming in and out all times of the early morning 3AM on with doors shutting. More of a tenant issue. It was ok though for the Des Moines area.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2026

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$59 nightly

$66 total

Apr 20 - Apr 21

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)

The room and the building in general are in terrible condition and the staff make little effort to keep tbe building clean. For our room in particular, our TV didn't work the entire time we stayed and the front desk tried to fix then said they would have someone out ASAP to look at it. Nobody ever ...

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W. Cedar Rapids IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$90 nightly

$101 total

May 12 - May 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 (1,269 reviews)

Context, (im in crutches, use motel 6 frequently, rarely ever have problems).. Entrance and hallways smelt of fried fish, the bedroom floor was not swept, the bathroom floor was slightly flooded and when we requested for it to be cleaned, they couldnt clean it, so we requested extra towels and the ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street Council Bluffs IA

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$65 nightly

$73 total

Apr 20 - Apr 21

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! (300 reviews)

Clean comfortable quiet, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Apr 17, 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

$122 total

per night

May 4 - May 5

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! (1,005 reviews)

Thank you

Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$100 total

per night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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! (867 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

$159 total

per night

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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! (220 reviews)

The cabin was very clean and cozy and perfect for 6 adults and a dog. We had quick response from the host and will definitely rent again.

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

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BridgePointe Inn & Suites

3619 9th Ave Council Bluffs IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$77 nightly

$86 total

Apr 20 - Apr 21

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! (1,772 reviews)

Had two days there they didn’t put clean bedding or even make it we had a second bed so we were ok. One bath towel was really stained bad. Our room was a little noisy next to the Interstate ramp on Friday night. Saturday was quieter the breakfast was great I would recommend it because no place is ...

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

350 Bell St Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$78 nightly

$86 total

May 19 - May 20

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! (1,109 reviews)

Good breakfast, friendly staff, but the big slides were mostly shutdown .

Reviewed on Apr 15, 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$93 nightly

$104 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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! (1,765 reviews)

There is a good restaurant at hotel, but still annoying you don’t get a breakfast with your stay.

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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Hyatt Place Iowa City Downtown

255 E Court St Iowa City IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$90 nightly

$101 total

Apr 27 - Apr 28

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! (1,456 reviews)

Did not use the bar or stay for breakfast we had to leave before breakfast bar was open

Reviewed on Apr 19, 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

$104 nightly

$116 total

May 10 - May 11

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! (1,243 reviews)

Breakfast was amazing! The egg muffins were delicious! Our room was very clean, check in was a breeze! Staff was and is very friendly!

Reviewed on Apr 18, 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

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$82 nightly

$92 total

Apr 26 - Apr 27

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 (795 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

La limpieza de la avitacion es muy mala en la q me quede avía un panty en el clóset

Reviewed on Apr 19, 2026

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$59 nightly

$66 total

Apr 20 - Apr 21

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)

Reviewed on Apr 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.

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Standard SUV

Chevrolet Blazer or similar

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$48

$163 total

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Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

4 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$51

$171 total

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5 people
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$51

$171 total

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5 people
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Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$53

$176 total

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Iowa?

You're spoiled for choice with 12 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 $184 and $845 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $130, departing from New York (EWR).

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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