Cheap flights from DSM to GRI (Des Moines Intl. to Central Nebraska Regional)

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Cheap Flights from DSM to GRI starting at $753 One Way, $1,312 Round Trip

Prices starting at $1,312 for return flights and $753 for one-way flights to Central Nebraska Regional were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$1,312 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,312
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,312 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$1,338 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,338
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,338 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$1,363 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,363
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,363 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$1,454 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,454
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,454 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$1,533 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,533
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,533 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$1,883 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,883
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $1,883 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$2,334 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$2,334
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $2,334 found 2 days ago
Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21
DSM
Des Moines
GRI
Grand Island
$2,363 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$2,363
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 20 from Des Moines to Grand Island, returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $2,363 found 2 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Central Nebraska Regional

Airport Hotels near Central Nebraska Regional

Grand Island Casino Resort

Grand Island Casino Resort

3 out of 5
777 E Fonner Park Rd Grand Island NE
$126 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$147 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Grand Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nebraska State Fair Grounds and Grand ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Great place !!!!!!! Would stay again"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

Grand Island Casino Resort
3 bd/1.5 bth townhome Mins from Dwntwn & Fairgrounds. Private Fenced Back Patio

3 bd/1.5 bth townhome Mins from Dwntwn & Fairgrounds. Private Fenced Back Patio

Grand Island NE
Stay at this vacation home in Grand Island. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Nebraska State Fair Grounds and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"Great place to stay for our family. Spacious and clear of clutter"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2026

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3 bd/1.5 bth townhome Mins from Dwntwn & Fairgrounds. Private Fenced Back Patio
Panoramic Downtown 2-Bedroom

Panoramic Downtown 2-Bedroom

Grand Island NE
$169 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$193 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Grand Island. Enjoy a water park, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Island Oasis Water Park and Nebraska ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"Great stay. Nice place. Easy access to town."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Panoramic Downtown 2-Bedroom
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.

Hotels In Grand Island

Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island

Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island

2.5 out of 5
7838 S Us Highway 281 Grand Island NE
$71 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$79 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Quality Inn and Conference Center I-80 Grand Island
Grand Island Casino Resort

Grand Island Casino Resort

3 out of 5
777 E Fonner Park Rd Grand Island NE
$126 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$147 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in Grand Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Nebraska State Fair Grounds and Grand ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (149 reviews)
"Great place !!!!!!! Would stay again"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2026

Grand Island Casino Resort
Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island I-80

Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island I-80

2.5 out of 5
7800 South Hwy 281 Grand Island NE
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Oct 17 to Oct 18
$65 total
Oct 17 - Oct 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,301 reviews)
"Appreciated the frgality."

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island I-80
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.

Grand Island Hotels With Airport Transportation

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Grand Island

Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Grand Island

2.5 out of 5
3333 Ramada Rd Grand Island NE
$100 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$116 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels – Grand Island
Comfort Inn Grand Island North

Comfort Inn Grand Island North

2.5 out of 5
3535 W State St Grand Island NE
$90 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Oct 31 to Nov 1
$105 total
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Comfort Inn Grand Island North
Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island

Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island

2 out of 5
1311 S Locust Grand Island NE
$68 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$80 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay! Great Staff!we had a very good experience here."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island
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.

Low Priced Grand Island Hotels

Super 8 by Wyndham Grand Island South

Super 8 by Wyndham Grand Island South

2 out of 5
3205 S Locust St Grand Island NE
$68 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$79 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Super 8 by Wyndham Grand Island South
Island Inn

Island Inn

2 out of 5
2311 South Locust St Grand Island NE
$73 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$84 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Grand Island. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and a garden. Popular attractions Grand Island Tennis Center and Fonner Park ...
Island Inn
Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island

Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island

2 out of 5
2620 Diers Ave Grand Island NE
$68 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$79 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Days Inn by Wyndham Grand Island
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 Grand Island

Motel 6 Hastings, NE

Motel 6 Hastings, NE

2 out of 5
2205 Osborne Drive East Hastings NE
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Hastings. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions American Legion Park and Lake ...
6.6/10 (583 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

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Motel 6 Hastings, NE
Ramada by Wyndham Midtown Grand Island

Ramada by Wyndham Midtown Grand Island

3 out of 5
2503 S Locust St Grand Island NE
$112 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$130 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pool, miniature golf, cribs, free breakfast for the whole family

Travelers say...
"quiet"

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Midtown Grand Island
Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island

Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island

2 out of 5
1311 S Locust Grand Island NE
$68 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Oct 10 to Oct 11
$80 total
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Grand Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Great stay! Great Staff!we had a very good experience here."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham Grand Island
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.

DSM to GRI Route Info

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from DSM to GRI?
Traveling from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport means you'll have to switch planes. But hey — it's not all bad. American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Qantas offer flights with only one simple stopover.
What is the shortest flight from DSM to Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
The shortest flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to GRI is 4 hours and 2 minutes. Grab a wine from the drink cart, work on your travel itinerary or get to know your neighbors — you'll have plenty of time on this medium-haul journey.
How many hours flight from DSM to Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
Get cozy, because a typical plane ride from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) is 4 hours and 13 minutes. Have a wine with your meal, get engrossed in a book ... You'll have more than enough time to sit back and relax.
What airlines have the most flights from DSM to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI)?
If you're hoping to find an airline that advertises direct flights from DSM to Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), you're out of luck. You'll need to make at least one stop to get to Grand Island.

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