Cheap flights to Iowa from $53

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CMH — DSM
May 20 — May 271

Flights to Iowa in 2024

Find the latest flights to Iowa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$378

Round-trip from

$165

One-way from

$80
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
From New York to Des Moines
One-way flight from New York to Iowa

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Cheap flights to Iowa in May & June 2024

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Cheap flights to Des Moines, IA
Fri 6/712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/108:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$165
Fri 6/1412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/178:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$167
Fri 6/710:50 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$173
Fri 5/1712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 5/208:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$200
Thu 6/1310:50 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop16h 34mFrontier
Thu 6/202:24 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$206
Fri 6/1412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Fri 6/218:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$213
Fri 6/712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/106:40 amDSM - EWR
2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$223
Fri 6/712:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/104:23 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop16h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$245
Tue 5/285:03 amEWR - DSM
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/36:11 pmDSM - EWR
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$257
Cheap flights to Cedar Rapids, IA
Tue 5/2811:31 amEWR - CID
2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:11 pmCID - EWR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$249
Tue 5/2811:31 amEWR - CID
2 stops23h 06mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:11 pmCID - EWR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$251
Tue 5/2810:00 pmEWR - CID
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:11 pmCID - EWR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$252
Tue 5/2810:00 pmEWR - CID
1 stop12h 37mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:11 pmCID - EWR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$254
Wed 6/265:59 amJFK - CID
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/307:00 amCID - JFK
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$255
Tue 5/2811:59 amLGA - CID
2 stops22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/3110:06 pmCID - LGA
2 stops23h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$258
Thu 6/276:10 amEWR - CID
1 stop6h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/112:05 pmCID - EWR
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$270
Thu 5/3010:50 pmLGA - CID
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Sun 6/25:06 pmCID - LGA
1 stop27h 54mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$273
Wed 6/265:59 amJFK - CID
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/91:08 pmCID - JFK
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$275
Cheap flights to Sioux City, IA
Sat 6/16:25 pmEWR - SUX
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/27:01 pmSUX - EWR
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$480
Sat 6/11:00 pmEWR - SUX
2 stops10h 53mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/27:01 pmSUX - EWR
2 stops11h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$521
Sat 6/16:25 pmEWR - SUX
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/27:01 pmSUX - EWR
1 stop27h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$522
Fri 6/147:01 pmLGA - SUX
1 stop24h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/216:15 amSUX - LGA
1 stop16h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$577
Fri 6/144:30 pmLGA - SUX
2 stops26h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/216:15 amSUX - LGA
1 stop14h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$627
Sun 5/2612:28 pmLGA - SUX
1 stop23h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/296:54 pmSUX - LGA
1 stop26h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$634
Sun 5/2612:28 pmLGA - SUX
1 stop23h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/296:54 pmSUX - LGA
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$638
Wed 5/159:40 amEWR - SUX
1 stop9h 34mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/226:50 pmSUX - EWR
2 stops12h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$638
Sun 5/263:30 pmLGA - SUX
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/296:54 pmSUX - LGA
2 stops13h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$643

Iowa 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Iowa in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data were last updated on May 15, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to Iowa in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Fri 6/710:50 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop22h 29mFrontier
Mon 6/109:16 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$173
Sat 9/710:25 amEWR - MLI
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Wed 9/115:00 pmMLI - EWR
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 5/14$198
Sat 9/284:00 pmEWR - CID
1 stop6h 48mDelta
Tue 10/14:15 pmCID - EWR
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/14$198
Sat 9/2812:05 pmEWR - CID
2 stops11h 13mDelta
Tue 10/16:50 amCID - EWR
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Deal found 5/14$203
Thu 6/1310:50 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop16h 34mFrontier
Thu 6/202:24 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop6h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$206
Thu 8/2210:50 pmLGA - DSM
1 stop22h 31mFrontier
Sun 8/259:15 pmDSM - LGA
1 stop23h 45mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$214
Wed 8/147:00 amEWR - MLI
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/203:45 pmMLI - EWR
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$215
Wed 8/1411:29 amJFK - MLI
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/207:00 amMLI - JFK
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$235
Sat 9/74:00 pmEWR - CID
1 stop6h 52mDelta
Wed 9/114:15 pmCID - EWR
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/14$243

Flights to Iowa departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Iowa, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to Iowa, consider booking one of these fares. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Fri 5/2412:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Mon 5/278:30 amDSM - EWR
Nonstop2h 35mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/14$259
Sat 5/255:50 pmEWR - CID
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Mon 10/74:15 pmCID - EWR
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 5/14$288

One-way flights to Iowa

Explore one-way flight options to Iowa for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.
Consider booking one of these one-way flights heading to Iowa. Users can also find round-trip Iowa flights by using the search form above.
Fri 5/3112:55 pmEWR - DSM
Nonstop3h 00mAllegiant Air
Deal found 5/15$53
Tue 5/2810:50 pmLGA - CID
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Deal found 5/14$86
Sat 6/15:51 amEWR - SUX
1 stop18h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$255

Direct flights to Iowa

Tue 7/911:50 amLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 02mDelta
Thu 7/257:36 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 40mDelta
Deal found 5/14$291
Wed 6/1211:39 amLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 02mDelta
Wed 6/197:28 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/15$301
Fri 7/125:30 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 06mDelta
Tue 7/232:38 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/14$316
Wed 7/38:20 amLGA - OMA
Nonstop3h 21mDelta
Wed 7/105:12 pmOMA - LGA
Nonstop3h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/14$319
Wed 8/145:45 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 13mDelta
Mon 8/197:40 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 44mDelta
Deal found 5/14$328
Fri 8/305:00 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/37:39 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$337
Wed 6/125:00 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/166:52 amDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$338
Fri 7/125:30 pmLGA - DSM
Nonstop3h 06mDelta
Mon 7/222:38 pmDSM - LGA
Nonstop2h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/14$341
Thu 7/1112:20 pmLGA - OMA
Nonstop3h 20mDelta
Wed 7/175:12 pmOMA - LGA
Nonstop3h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/14$345

Find flights to Iowa within your budget

Locate flights to Iowa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,644,845 searches and data was last updated on May 15, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$161 - $265

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York LaGuardiaOmaha Eppley Airfield

LGA - OMA

LGAOMA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/28

1 stop15h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/4

1 stop7h 43m

$161

New York LaGuardiaOmaha Eppley Airfield

LGA - OMA

LGAOMA

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/28

1 stop15h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 6/4

1 stop7h 43m

$169

New York LaGuardiaDes Moines

LGA - DSM

LGADSM

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/7

1 stop22h 29m

Des Moines

Mon 6/10

1 stop23h 44m

$173

New York LaGuardiaCedar Rapids

LGA - CID

LGACID

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/26

1 stop6h 04m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/9

1 stop7h 02m

$195

NewarkMoline Quad-City

EWR - MLI

EWRMLI

Newark

Sat 9/7

1 stop6h 57m

Moline Quad-City

Wed 9/11

1 stop6h 56m

$198

New York LaGuardiaCedar Rapids

LGA - CID

LGACID

New York LaGuardia

Sat 9/28

1 stop6h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 10/1

1 stop7h 59m

$199

NewarkMoline Quad-City

EWR - MLI

EWRMLI

Newark

Wed 8/14

1 stop4h 21m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/20

1 stop6h 45m

$215

New York LaGuardiaCedar Rapids

LGA - CID

LGACID

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/28

1 stop13h 08m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/31

1 stop13h 54m

$239

NewarkOmaha Eppley Airfield

EWR - OMA

EWROMA

Newark

Fri 7/5

1 stop7h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 7/8

1 stop14h 58m

$265

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Deals found on 5/14

Average price of flights to Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Iowa is currently $131 while a round-trip flight costs $202. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Iowa (average of $323). Flying to Iowa in June will prove the most costly (average of $446). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$323

February

$364

March

$396

April

$387

May

$375

June

$446

July

$415

August

$383

September

$344

October

$370

November

$384

December

$365

Temperature and rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DSM

Temperature

23 - 77 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

When is the best time to book a flight to Iowa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to Iowa. Price data was last updated on May 10, 2024.
The best time to book flights to Iowa is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated May 15, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Allegiant Air, Sun Country Air and Frontier to Iowa. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.1
Very good
9,157 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

8.0
Very good
10,691 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.5
Good
2,920 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

7.4
Good
10,946 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
6,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.3

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Wish the there were an electrical outlet to plug the phone. it died within 10 minutes of being in the air.

What’s one thing you’ll see from your flight to Iowa? Before it was a field of dreams, Iowa was a field of corn. Iowa is one of the largest agricultural states in the U.S. Find a window seat on the flight to Iowa and you’ll fly over $10 billion worth of crops and livestock that keeps Iowa’s economy strong. The Hawkeye State – named after Hawkeye in James Fenimore Cooper’s 1826 book The Last of the Mohicans– leads the nation in all corn and soybean sales and comes in third in total livestock sales.

Book flights to Iowa and play on the baseball field made famous by the movie, Field of Dreams. Walk under the famed bridges of Madison County or take part in one of the state’s revered state fairs. Iowa is the hometown of Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, and is the first caucus in the nation during every Presidential election.

For the outdoors-type booking flights to Iowa, expect fishing, hiking, camping, biking and some of the best golf courses in the nation. Whether the flight to Iowa is for business, pleasure or politics, travelers are sure to be captivated by this field of dreams. Book flights to Iowa for wide range of fun.

Popular Destinations In Iowa

What is good to know if travelling to Iowa?

  • Some of the best architecture can be found in the Midwest and the Des Moines Art Center definitely ranks high on the list. Designed by three of the greatest 20th century architects: I. M. Pei, Eliel Saarinen, and Richard Meier, this modern museum is home to some of the most exquisite modern art including works by Matisse, O’Keeffe, Rothko, and Richter.
  • Another impressive structure that shouldn’t be missed is the Figge Art Museum designed by London-based minimalist architect David Chipperfield. Overlooking the Mississippi River the museum has an impressive collection of art including works by Grant Wood and Any Warhol as well as a large selection of Mexican colonial paintings.
  • If you enjoyed reading the weepy novel Bridges of Madison County or watching the movie, then why not visit the famous covered bridges in the picturesque town of Winterset where the movie was filmed. Then head to legendary actor John Wayne’s house where he was born and take a guided tour of the 1907 property.
  • Antique lovers should head to the town of Walnut, better known as “the antique city”, and explore the quaint antique shops that house some of the best quality antiques in the country. A favorite among antique buffs is the Granary Antique Mall where you’ll find a large selection of priceless antiques and collectibles. And if you happen to be there in June check the annual AMVET’s Antique Walk and Show.
  • If you’re interested in U.S. history then the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, Museum, and National Historic Site will fascinate you. The Historic Site includes a tour of the former President’s birthplace cottage, his father’s blacksmith shop, a Quaker meetinghouse, a pioneer schoolhouse and the president’s grave site.
  • What is the climate like in Iowa?

    One of the Great Plains states, Iowa’s climate has wild weather with thunderstorms, droughts, blizzards, and hailstorms, and the western part of the state is in tornado alley.Iowa generally has hot and humid summers with temperatures reaching or exceeding 100 degrees (F). Winters are cold and harsh, January temperatures are generally in the teens and 20s, and travel can be difficult. Spring and fall are mild, but the springs are wet. Typically, the state has 266 sunny or partly sunny days and an average of 30 inches of winter snowfall.

  • When is the best time to fly to Iowa?

    Peak Season: Summer is the peak tourist season. July and August are busy with fairs and festivals, and the Iowa State Fair (the state’s largest event) is held in August. There are lots of outdoor activities, and summer is the time for golfing, fishing, hiking, camping, and biking. Travelers booking flights to Iowa during the summer season should plan in advance and book Iowa flights and hotels ahead of time. Off Season: Des Moines is comfortable in late spring and early autumn, especially May and September, when temperatures are in the low 70s. Winter has cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, although the weather can make travel around the state difficult.

  • What is the best way to travel around Iowa?

    Driving is the best way to get around Iowa and its cities, and the best way to see the state. Scenic drives take you to the Madison Country bridges, along the Mississippi valley, and through the Loess Hills. Iowa has 13 scenic drives and 23 visitor centers. The terrain of plains and low, rolling hills makes bicycling easy, and the Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (Ragbrai) is an annual seven-day bicycle ride across the state and is the longest, largest, and oldest touring bicycle ride in the world.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Iowa if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Iowa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Iowa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Allegiant Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Iowa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Iowa?

    Cedar Rapids Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Iowa. One-way flights to Cedar Rapids Airport typically cost $21, while round-trip flights cost around $40.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Iowa?

    A round-trip flight to Iowa will typically cost around $133, however they can be found for as little as $40.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Iowa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Iowa, Chicago offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 27 minutes).

  • Does Des Moines Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Des Moines Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Des Moines Airport?

    Yes. Des Moines Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport is the closest property to Des Moines Airport (0.0 mi away from Des Moines Airport).

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