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Cheap Flights to Iowa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Des Moines
Des Moinesnonstop$83
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapidsnonstop$168
Sioux City
Sioux Citynonstop$224
Waterloo
Waterloo1 stop$349
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge1 stop$287
Mason City
Mason Citynonstop$202
Moline
Moline1 stop$231
Des Moines
Des Moinesnonstop$83
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapidsnonstop$168
Sioux City
Sioux Citynonstop$224
Waterloo
Waterloo1 stop$349
Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge1 stop$287
Mason City
Mason Citynonstop$202
Moline
Moline1 stop$231

Book Cheap Iowa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Iowa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals to Iowa

Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
Allegiant Air Logo
3:58 pm - 6:15 pm
HOU
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DSM
2h 17mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
12:37 pm - 3:08 pm
DSM
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HOU
2h 31mnonstop
$83Allegiant Air
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
Allegiant Air Logo
3:58 pm - 6:15 pm
HOU
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DSM
2h 17mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
12:37 pm - 3:08 pm
DSM
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HOU
2h 31mnonstop
$90Allegiant Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Frontier Logo
5:13 pm - 7:46 pm
DEN
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OMA
1h 33mnonstop
Frontier Logo
8:41 pm - 9:24 pm
OMA
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DEN
1h 43mnonstop
$120Frontier
Fri, Aug 7 - Fri, Aug 14
Frontier Logo
10:46 am - 1:34 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 48mnonstop
Frontier Logo
2:19 pm - 3:23 pm
DSM
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DEN
2h 04mnonstop
$155Frontier
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
United Airlines Logo
8:48 pm - 11:33 pm
DEN
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DSM
1h 45mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:45 am - 6:47 am
DSM
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DEN
2h 02mnonstop
$171United Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
United Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 12:16 pm
ORD
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OMA
1h 51mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 1:15 pm
OMA
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ORD
1h 52mnonstop
$213United Airlines
Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8
American Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 11:25 am
DFW
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OMA
1h 50mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:05 pm - 7:08 pm
OMA
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DFW
2h 03mnonstop
$231American Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
American Airlines Logo
7:17 am - 9:12 am
DFW
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OMA
1h 55mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 9:31 pm
OMA
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DFW
2h 00mnonstop
$233American Airlines
Thu, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 8
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:29 am
ORD
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OMA
4h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:39 pm - 9:47 pm
OMA
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ORD
4h 08m
1 stop
$233Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
9:05 pm - 11:37 pm
LGA
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OMA
3h 32mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:59 am
OMA
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LGA
2h 59mnonstop
$248Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Iowa

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Iowa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Iowa?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to Iowa from the United States found in the last 5 days was to Des Moines, at $91 round-trip. The most popular route is Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines (DSM) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $91.

How much is a flight to Iowa?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Iowa from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Iowa costs $296 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $41 for the route Philadelphia (PHL) to Des Moines (DSM). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Philadelphia to Des Moines which costs $340 on average, and Phoenix to Cedar Rapids, which costs $466 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Iowa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Iowa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Iowa is October, when tickets cost $218 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $318 and $296 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Iowa?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United States to Iowa depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Iowa is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $380 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Iowa is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $380.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Iowa?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Iowa is Cedar Rapids Airport (CID), with an average flight price of $252.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$56
Flight from Houston Hobby Airport to Des Moines

FAQs - booking Iowa flights

  • I’m flying from New York to Cedar Rapids. What’s the best airport to fly into?

    If you want a flight from New York to Cedar Rapids with the least layover time, you can fly nonstop from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Des Moines International Airport, and then drive to Cedar Rapids (2h 10m). However, if you don’t mind the stops and want to choose an airport that’s closer to Cedar Rapids, then you should fly into the Eastern Iowa Airport.

  • I’m searching for flights to Iowa from Phoenix. Which airport do I fly into?

    Both main airports in Iowa, Eastern Iowa and Des Moines International, receive flights from Phoenix. If you’re flying direct from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA), you can land at either one of these airports in Iowa. On the other hand, if you’re flying nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), you’ll land at Des Moines International Airport.

  • Where do I fly to visit the Field of Dreams Movie Site?

    The Field of Dreams Movie Site is located in Dyersville, and the closest airport is Dubuque Regional Airport (35m). Unless you're traveling directly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, your flight to Dubuque will require at least one layover. If you prefer a nonstop flight and don't mind driving from the airport to the movie site, you can book a flight to Iowa that lands at the Eastern Iowa Airport, which is only a 1h 20m drive away.

  • What’s the airport closest to the Bridges of Madison County?

    The access point to reach the famous Bridges of Madison County is in the town of Winterset, Iowa. The airport closest to Winterset is the Des Moines International Airport, 40m from the city center.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Iowa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Iowa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Iowa?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States to Iowa is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Iowa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Iowa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Iowa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Iowa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Iowa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Iowa is Thursday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $304. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $412 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Iowa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Iowa? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Iowa for the following prices or less: From Denver $211, from Atlanta $455, from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National $479
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Iowa flight deals.
  • The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) and the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) are the two main airports in the state. They’re also the airports offering the most nonstop flights to Iowa from other American cities. The first airport serves Cedar Rapids (15m drive) and Iowa City (30m), while the latter serves Des Moines (15m).
  • There are three smaller airports that mainly receive flights to Iowa from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). Those are Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX), and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO).
  • If you’re traveling to more than one city in Iowa, the best airport to fly into is Des Moines International. Not only is it the airport served by the most flights, but it provides easiest driving access to other cities. Must-see cities less than 3h away include Waterloo (2h), Davenport (2h 45m), Sioux City (3h), and Iowa City (2h).
  • For passengers traveling to Iowa with children, keep in mind that none of the airports have children’s areas. Restaurant and shopping options are also limited, and most of them aren’t in the public area of the airports that you normally find after baggage claim. Although these airports aren’t busy and you’ll probably be on your way to your accommodation quickly, it’s best to pack some extra toys and snacks to keep the little ones entertained.
  • For passengers traveling with pets, please keep in mind that the Des Moines International Airport is the only airport in Iowa that provides a pet relief area.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Iowa