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 $70 One Way, $137 Round Trip

$137 return flights and $70 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, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6

IAH

Houston

OMA

Omaha

$142

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 25

MKE

Milwaukee

OMA

Omaha

$186

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22

IAH

Houston

CID

Cedar Rapids

$191

Roundtrip

found 21 hours ago

Thu, Oct 23 - Sat, Oct 25

MKE

Milwaukee

DSM

Des Moines

$197

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22

IAH

Houston

DSM

Des Moines

$209

Roundtrip

found 20 hours ago

Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

IAH

Houston

FSD

Sioux Falls

$216

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DEN	Sioux Falls	August 15 to August 18	$137
DFW	Omaha	August 17 to August 23	$250
ATL	Omaha	August 17 to August 28	$279
DFW	Sioux Falls	August 17 to August 17	$289
DEN	Des Moines	August 15 to August 17	$324
PHX	Des Moines	August 15 to August 18	$334
SEA	Omaha	August 17 to August 18	$346
BOS	Moline	August 16 to August 20	$363
PHX	Sioux Falls	August 17 to August 30	$367
DEN	Rochester	August 16 to August 19	$389
PHX	Rochester	August 16 to August 28	$424
DFW	Des Moines	August 15 to August 18	$425
BOS	Sioux Falls	August 15 to August 27	$464
PHX	Omaha	August 16 to August 19	$548
DEN	Dubuque	August 16 to August 25	$788

*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

$68 nightly

$76 total

Aug 26 - Aug 27

Total includes 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 ...

7.6/10 Good! (513 reviews)

"Clean and simple."

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2025

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA

$58 nightly

$65 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total includes 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 (1,001 reviews)

"Always room for improvement!"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2025

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W., I-380 Exit 17, Cedar Rapids, IA

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$45 nightly

$50 total

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Total includes 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! (1,268 reviews)

"Good"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street, Council Bluffs, IA

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$59 nightly

$66 total

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Total includes taxes and fees

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7.8/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)

"I would stay there again"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 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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Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

201 E. Locust Street, Des Moines, IA

Fully refundable

$100 nightly

$112 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total includes taxes and fees

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! (1,001 reviews)

"The staff here is great. The overall experience is why I keep coming back."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street, West Des Moines, IA

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$125 nightly

$140 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total includes taxes and fees

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! (809 reviews)

Great place to stay

"Great place. So close to the mall we could walk there. We stayed there as a halfway point on the trip. Very impressed."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$116 nightly

$133 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total includes taxes and fees

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! (722 reviews)

"Great location and condition of the hotel. Really really great options for breakfast! Room itself was great, only downside was bathroom could have been cleaner."

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

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Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin!

Moravia

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! (213 reviews)

"Wonderful place. Only reason I didn’t give everything 5 stars was one of the reasons I chose this place was it was close to the lake and on the satellite images it showed a path to drive on back to the lake area. I am moderately disabled so the steps on the house were hard to mitigate and the driving ..."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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

$156 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total includes taxes and fees

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! (1,011 reviews)

"Bed was super stiff and why wouldnt you put an exhaust fan in a bathroom"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

5000 Merle Hay Rd, Urbandale, IA

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$78 nightly

$87 total

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Total includes 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 (542 reviews)

"The pool area was fantastic and loved that they had lifeguards on duty. So much fun! The downside is that the rooms need much updating. It was difficult to find plug ins for phones/electronics. Carpets were worn but all around it was a good place to stay with kids."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

1901 Hackley Ave, Des Moines, IA

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$78 nightly

$87 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total includes taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,584 reviews)

"Drain in shower was really slow."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

1405 Highway 71, Okoboji, IA

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$107 nightly

$118 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total includes taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Okoboji. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

7.8/10 Good! (813 reviews)

"The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Good value for the price."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 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

$123 nightly

$137 total

Aug 18 - Aug 19

Total includes taxes and fees

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! (1,196 reviews)

"Great place for family. We loved the hot tub and firepit outside."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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! (339 reviews)

Team retreat

"Beautiful. “Big house on the prairie.”"

Reviewed on Aug 7, 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

$78 nightly

$87 total

Aug 20 - Aug 21

Total includes 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 (542 reviews)

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

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"The pool area was fantastic and loved that they had lifeguards on duty. So much fun! The downside is that the rooms need much updating. It was difficult to find plug ins for phones/electronics. Carpets were worn but all around it was a good place to stay with kids."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave., Council Bluffs, IA

$58 nightly

$65 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total includes 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 (1,001 reviews)

"Always room for improvement!"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 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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Chevrolet Spark or similar

4 people

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla or similar

5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

5 people

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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 $137 and $788 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $70, departing from Houston (IAH).

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.
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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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$70 Cheap flights to Iowa

Top places to visit in Iowa

Des Moines

Cheap flights to Iowa from $70 One Way, $137 Round Trip

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

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Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Western Inn

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

Our Top Iowa Apartment Hotels

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

Rathbun Lake, Deer Run Rental, & Fully Furnished Cabin!

Score Epic Iowa Accommodation Deals

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

Family Friendly Hotels in Iowa

Wildwood Lodge

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

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Western Inn

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