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.

$29 Cheap flights to Iowa

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Cheap flights to Iowa from $29 One Way, $58 Round Trip

$58 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, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 19

DEN

Denver

OMA

Omaha

$58

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Thu, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 20

DEN

Denver

DSM

Des Moines

$66

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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

DEN

Denver

FSD

Sioux Falls

$109

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Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19

ATL

Atlanta

OMA

Omaha

$111

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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

DEN

Denver

CID

Cedar Rapids

$152

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TPA

Tampa

FSD

Sioux Falls

$184

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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 26

TPA

Tampa

OMA

Omaha

$192

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TPA

Tampa

DSM

Des Moines

$192

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TPA

Tampa

CID

Cedar Rapids

$197

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DEN

Denver

SUX

Sioux City

$214

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DEN

Denver

MLI

Moline

$214

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ATL

Atlanta

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Des Moines

$247

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
DFW	Omaha	January 4 to January 5	$220
DEN	Sioux Falls	January 2 to January 5	$251
DEN	Omaha	January 4 to January 9	$273
DEN	Cedar Rapids	January 4 to January 11	$288
LAX	Des Moines	January 4 to January 12	$292
LAX	Cedar Rapids	January 4 to January 8	$300
DEN	Des Moines	January 3 to January 5	$308
LAX	Sioux Falls	January 4 to January 18	$336
DFW	Rochester	January 3 to January 11	$353
DEN	Sioux City	January 3 to January 10	$360
DEN	Moline	January 2 to January 9	$399
DFW	Des Moines	January 2 to January 7	$499
DAL	Sioux Falls	January 4 to January 17	$503
LAX	Omaha	January 3 to January 6	$564
DEN	La Crosse	January 2 to January 7	$595

*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 total

per night

Jan 12 - Jan 13

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! (721 reviews)

Nice clean room, friendly staff.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$60 total

per night

Jan 1 - Jan 2

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)

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Property was very clean and up kept. They had an a very good variety of books to choose from to read as well as travel brochures of local or near by attractions.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

Motel 6 Cedar Rapids, IA - Airport

616 33rd Ave S.W. Cedar Rapids IA

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$64 total

per night

Dec 31 - Jan 1

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! (1,310 reviews)

Good stay.

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Council Bluffs/Omaha

2141 S 35th Street Council Bluffs IA

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$74 total

per night

Dec 31 - Jan 1

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 ...

8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

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Reviewed on Dec 18, 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.

Our Top Iowa Apartment Hotels

Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

201 E. Locust Street Des Moines IA

Fully refundable

$100 total

per night

Jan 4 - Jan 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! (1,003 reviews)

Check-in was easy. Room was great. Parking was reasonable. Hallways need some TLC.

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Des Moines West/Jordan Creek

125 South 68th Street West Des Moines IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$94 total

per night

Dec 31 - Jan 1

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! (849 reviews)

Clean, tidy and well enjoyed.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Homewood Suites by Hilton Cedar Rapids-North

1140 Park Pl Ne Cedar Rapids IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$117 total

per night

Jan 11 - Jan 12

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! (736 reviews)

Took immediate care of someone in the room above jumping on the floor so hard our room shook.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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

Moravia IA

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! (215 reviews)

We enjoyed the house and host. The reason we gave it good instead of excellent is because of gravel road and WiFi issues. The host was very nice and accommodating. Would recommend this VRBO.

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025

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Hotel Julien Dubuque

200 Main Street Dubuque IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$146 total

per night

Jan 4 - Jan 5

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,700 reviews)

Everything was fantastic.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

350 Bell St Dubuque IA

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$106 total

per night

Jan 4 - Jan 5

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! (1,000 reviews)

The kids club is out of this world. Sonmuch to do and make. Its a kids wonderland anf not talked about enough. The waterpark is great too! Staff is all very nice.

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$103 total

per night

Dec 30 - Dec 31

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Johnston. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,797 reviews)

The GM was very responsive... nice rooms and quaint

Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025

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Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

210 S Dubuque St Iowa City IA

Fully refundable

$109 total

per night

Jan 4 - Jan 5

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! (1,022 reviews)

Room was hot

Reviewed on Dec 27, 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

$101 total

per night

Dec 30 - Dec 31

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 ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,210 reviews)

Room was clean and the bed comfortable - very reasonable rates.

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

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 ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (352 reviews)

Such a lovely place to stay! We enjoyed it immensely and would stay again.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 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

$79 total

per night

Dec 30 - Dec 31

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 (670 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Room was clean needed to be painted

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

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Western Inn

1842 Madison Ave. Council Bluffs IA

$60 total

per night

Jan 1 - Jan 2

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)

Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Property was very clean and up kept. They had an a very good variety of books to choose from to read as well as travel brochures of local or near by attractions.

Reviewed on Nov 2, 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.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Chevrolet Spark or similar

4 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$20

$98 total

found 8 hours ago

Compact

Ford Focus or similar

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$21

$102 total

found 8 hours ago

Midsize

Mazda 3 4-door or similar

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$22

$105 total

found 8 hours ago

Fullsize

Chevrolet Malibu or similar

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Des Moines, Iowa, USA

$24

$113 total

found 8 hours ago

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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 $58 and $595 this last week. The cheapest price for one-way was $29, 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.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

$29 Cheap flights to Iowa

Top places to visit in Iowa

Des Moines

Cheap flights to Iowa from $29 One Way, $58 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 Julien Dubuque

Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Graduate by Hilton Iowa City

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

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

$20

Compact

$21

Midsize

$22

Fullsize

$24

Iowa

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