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, $86 Round Trip

$86 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.

Thu, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 25

PHL

Philadelphia

DSM

Des Moines

$86

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 16

BOS

Boston

DSM

Des Moines

$105

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 9

AZA

Mesa

LSE

La Crosse

$112

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 13

AZA

Mesa

FSD

Sioux Falls

$127

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 15

AZA

Mesa

OMA

Omaha

$131

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 14

EWR

New York

DSM

Des Moines

$134

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26

AZA

Mesa

DSM

Des Moines

$142

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Oct 31

AZA

Mesa

MLI

Moline

$148

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7

BOS

Boston

OMA

Omaha

$257

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10

PHL

Philadelphia

OMA

Omaha

$310

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

PHL

Philadelphia

MLI

Moline

$319

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

PHL

Philadelphia

CID

Cedar Rapids

$319

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AZA	La Crosse	September 18 to September 21	$124
DEN	Omaha	September 19 to September 26	$321
DFW	Omaha	September 19 to September 21	$335
AZA	Sioux Falls	September 18 to October 6	$338
LAX	Sioux Falls	September 18 to September 21	$371
LAX	Des Moines	September 18 to September 20	$379
DFW	Des Moines	September 18 to September 20	$395
DEN	Rochester	September 18 to September 21	$409
DEN	Des Moines	September 18 to September 21	$411
DEN	Moline	September 18 to September 19	$414
DEN	Cedar Rapids	September 19 to September 21	$415
LAX	Omaha	September 19 to September 22	$463
DEN	Sioux Falls	September 18 to September 20	$495
DFW	Sioux Falls	September 18 to September 21	$570
DFW	Cedar Rapids	September 18 to September 19	$589

*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

Sep 16 - Sep 17

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 ...

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 nightly

$73 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

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Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W. Cedar Rapids IA

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$84 nightly

$94 total

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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 (1,094 reviews)

"I booked almost two months in advance for a deluxe king room. Come to find out that the manager changed my booking to a double bed room. I got no notification at all on it. Everything - email and my hotels app - still said deluxe king. The only saving grace was a staff member (his name starts with ..."

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2026

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street Council Bluffs IA

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$71 nightly

$80 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

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8.2/10 Very Good! (460 reviews)

"Room was exceptionally small with an odd window seat above the air conditioner. Had great area to walk the dog."

Reviewed on Sep 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.

Our Top Iowa Apartment Hotels

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

201 E. Locust Street Des Moines IA

Fully refundable

$131 nightly

$147 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$107 nightly

$120 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 ...

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne Cedar Rapids IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$171 nightly

$197 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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! (759 reviews)

"Due for a remodel soon. Definitely needs it. Food was awful. Staff was pleasant."

Reviewed on Sep 7, 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! (225 reviews)

"Great location for weekend at the lake. The front and back deck were wonderful and spacious. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2026

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Score Epic Iowa Accommodation Deals

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$114 nightly

$128 total

Sep 24 - Sep 25

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Iowa City. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,057 reviews)

"Always a great place to stay!"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA

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$126 nightly

$141 total

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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! (1,315 reviews)

"One of the sheets had something sticky on it. Not really an issue as I only needed 1 sheet but still. Shower handle for water controll had something on it as well that I had to clean off. Tried to draw one of the sun shades and the pole came off in my hand.. Other than those issues . Staff and building ..."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$107 nightly

$119 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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! (1,948 reviews)

"Hotel was beautiful. Onsite parking made it easy to walk around downtown. Even close to the highway, no road noise. Would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

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Days Inn by Wyndham Dubuque

1111 Dodge St Dubuque IA

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$58 nightly

$65 total

Sep 23 - Sep 24

Total with taxes and fees

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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

$116 nightly

$130 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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 ...

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! (407 reviews)

"We had a great time staying here. It was a great place for us to stay before our son's wedding nearby."

Reviewed on Sep 14, 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

$71 nightly

$80 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 ...

5.8/10 (1,065 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"It was an okay stay can improve on cleanliness. My TV didn’t work needs a lot of renovation other than that, it was all right!"

Reviewed on Sep 14, 2026

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$65 nightly

$73 total

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Total with taxes and fees

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Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Standard

Kia Forte

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Schiller Park, Illinois, USA

$25

$103 total

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Compact SUV

Kia Seltos

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Schiller Park, Illinois, USA

$30

$115 total

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Kia Rio

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Schiller Park, Illinois, USA

$58

$190 total

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Toyota Camry

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Schiller Park, Illinois, USA

$66

$211 total

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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 $86 and $589 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $43, departing from Philadelphia (PHL).

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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