Cheap Flights to Central Iowa from $29
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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To Central Iowa?
The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $58 and $29 for one-way flights to Central Iowa for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply
DEN
Denver Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$58 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
RSW
Southwest Florida Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$194 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATL | Des Moines | February 25 to March 7 | $149 |
| LAX | Des Moines | March 14 to March 21 | $150 |
| DFW | Des Moines | February 19 to February 23 | $151 |
| DEN | Rochester | April 7 to April 21 | $196 |
| SEA | Rochester | February 19 to February 24 | $249 |
| DFW | Rochester | January 30 to February 16 | $268 |
| LGA | Rochester | March 24 to March 31 | $268 |
| PHX | Rochester | January 31 to February 7 | $278 |
| ATL | Rochester | January 28 to February 3 | $287 |
| LAX | Rochester | February 16 to March 5 | $298 |
| LAX | Waterloo | March 2 to March 7 | $405 |
| ORD | Waterloo | January 20 to January 24 | $407 |
| DFW | Waterloo | February 24 to March 3 | $420 |
| PHX | Waterloo | February 24 to February 28 | $434 |
| ATL | Waterloo | March 18 to March 25 | $489 |
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Des Moines | January 16 to January 19 | $170 |
| BOS | Rochester | January 18 to January 27 | $328 |
| DEN | Rochester | January 17 to January 21 | $352 |
| ATL | Rochester | January 16 to January 25 | $353 |
| PHX | Rochester | January 16 to January 24 | $363 |
| LGA | Des Moines | January 17 to January 21 | $381 |
| PHX | Des Moines | January 18 to January 20 | $389 |
| BOS | Waterloo | January 16 to January 20 | $399 |
| ORD | Rochester | January 16 to January 24 | $407 |
| ORD | Clear Lake | January 16 to January 18 | $412 |
| DFW | Des Moines | January 16 to January 19 | $445 |
| ATL | Des Moines | January 18 to February 3 | $503 |
| LAX | Rochester | January 18 to February 5 | $549 |
| ATL | Waterloo | January 17 to January 21 | $564 |
| LAX | Des Moines | January 16 to January 19 | $613 |
Central Iowa Flight Information
Traveling to | Central Iowa |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $58 |
Number of Airlines Serving | |
Airlines Serving | Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines |
Number of Daily Flights | |
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Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight
Amazing Central Iowa Accommodation Deals
Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$57 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (734 reviews)
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Cozy Rest Motel
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$69 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$78 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (651 reviews)
This was a no frills place to stay but the room was nice and the front desk guy was friendly. If you are looking for a cheap but nice place to stay, check them out.
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
Red Roof Inn Ames
1418 S Dayton Place Ames IA
$50 nightly
The price is $56 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$56 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6/10 (858 reviews)
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
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Sonesta Essential Ames
1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA
$55 nightly
The price is $62 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$62 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Ames. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
clean
Reviewed on Dec 9, 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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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$63 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jan 17 to Jan 18
$71 total
Jan 17 - Jan 18
Total with 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! (1,703 reviews)
Clean, easy parking, quiet
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
6800 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA
$141 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Jan 26 to Jan 27
$158 total
Jan 26 - Jan 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Casey's Center and Blank ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (684 reviews)
Staff
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
401 East Grand Ave Des Moines IA
$151 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Jan 23 to Jan 24
$169 total
Jan 23 - Jan 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
Hotel was clean and staff friendly.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$69 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with 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 helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Staff was very helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 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.
Luxury Hotels in Central Iowa
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
$149 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$167 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,032 reviews)
Great stay, love the decor and vibe. Breakfast was a great bonus. Loved our room and especially the jacuzzi tub!!
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
$56 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$63 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
Total with 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 clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
1390 Nw 118th St Clive IA
$72 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$80 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Quiet
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2025
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Covered Bridge Inn
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd. Winterset IA
$79 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$88 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this motel in Winterset. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (769 reviews)
Was in town for a week for work. Great Lil Hotel well worth the Money. Staff were very Friendly.
Reviewed on Dec 22, 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 Central Iowa
Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$95 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Jan 11 to Jan 12
$107 total
Jan 11 - Jan 12
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,214 reviews)
The hotel room was clean. The staff was friendly and super helpful. The breakfast was standard. We are organic food, alternative milk kind of eaters, so we understand that our preference is hard to accommodate. The pool and gym was older and they connected into people's rooms, which was different. ...
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$78 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with 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 (681 reviews)
Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs
Travelers say...
It was small not a lot of corices
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$89 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$100 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,175 reviews)
Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys
Travelers say...
Great stay
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026
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SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines IA
$74 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$83 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Been here multiple times, love motel. Kid at desk is always helpful and very nice
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
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?
Compact SUV
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$51
$212 total
found 4 days ago
Midsize Open Air All-Terrain
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$51
$201 total
found 4 days ago
Economy
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$54
$229 total
found 4 days ago
Standard SUV
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$55
$227 total
found 4 days ago
Lowest prices found within the past 4 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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