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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $68 and $34 for one-way flights to Central Iowa for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DENDes MoinesFebruary 19 to February 26$68
ATLDes MoinesJanuary 8 to January 12$121
LAXDes MoinesJanuary 8 to January 12$141
DENRochesterDecember 11 to December 23$238
ATLRochesterDecember 10 to December 17$248
PHXRochesterJanuary 8 to January 11$258
DFWRochesterDecember 4 to December 15$273
DFWDes MoinesJanuary 18 to January 19$337
SEADes MoinesDecember 27 to January 7$393
DFWClear LakeJanuary 7 to January 8$408
DFWWaterlooDecember 31 to January 17$447
SEAFort DodgeFebruary 3 to February 5$493
LGAFort DodgeNovember 28 to December 1$520
PHXWaterlooNovember 28 to December 2$528
DENClear LakeNovember 30 to December 7$873
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DENDes MoinesNovember 30 to December 15$200
ATLDes MoinesNovember 28 to December 5$219
DENRochesterNovember 29 to December 9$285
EWRRochesterNovember 28 to December 8$320
LGADes MoinesNovember 29 to December 17$340
ORDFort DodgeNovember 29 to December 3$349
LAXDes MoinesNovember 28 to December 5$354
PHXRochesterNovember 28 to December 6$363
PHXDes MoinesNovember 28 to November 29$379
ORDWaterlooNovember 29 to December 10$455
LGAFort DodgeNovember 28 to December 1$520
PHXWaterlooNovember 28 to December 2$528
BOSDes MoinesNovember 29 to December 10$557
DENClear LakeNovember 30 to December 7$873
SEADes MoinesNovember 30 to January 22$1,870
*Prices include taxes and fees

Central Iowa Flight Information

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Amazing Central Iowa Accommodation Deals

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA

2 out of 5
7655 Office Plaza Dr N West Des Moines IA
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
$57 total
Dec 4 - Dec 5
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (673 reviews)
Very clean friendly staff

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2025

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Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
$69 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$78 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (649 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

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Red Roof Inn Ames

Red Roof Inn Ames

2 out of 5
1418 S Dayton Place Ames IA
$53 nightly
The price is $59 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$59 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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 (840 reviews)
Room was okay. Very dark. The bathroom had one dim light.

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

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Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

2 out of 5
1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA
$59 nightly
The price is $66 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$66 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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! (1,001 reviews)
Love the free breakfest and variety or chooses and the ac worked good as well as the shower, enjoyed my stay and had excellent service

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

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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

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2 out of 5
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
$74 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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! (1,663 reviews)
Staff was friendly room was super clean breakfast was delicious

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
6800 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA
$119 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
$134 total
Dec 5 - Dec 6
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! (672 reviews)
Room was clean and very conveniently located close to the airport. Love that we can park vehicle there and they provide shuttle service to the airport.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

3 out of 5
401 East Grand Ave Des Moines IA
$151 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$169 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (402 reviews)
Room was great! Staff was welcoming and helpful. Overall great experience!

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025

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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$62 nightly
The price is $70 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$70 total
Dec 9 - Dec 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! (1,000 reviews)
all

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

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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

Des Lux Hotel

3.5 out of 5
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
$166 nightly
The price is $186 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$186 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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! (1,022 reviews)
Room spacious, clean, pleasant fragrance. Loved thw fiteplace and view

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$74 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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! (1,001 reviews)
Clean room, nice staff. The only complaint is the breakfast.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

3 out of 5
1390 Nw 118th St Clive IA
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Dec 8 to Dec 9
$87 total
Dec 8 - Dec 9
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! (1,001 reviews)
Yes the room was spotless and well stocked.

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025

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Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 out of 5
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd. Winterset IA
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$76 total
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (763 reviews)
The staff was helpful and kind, even asking if we needed help with our luggage. The room was very clean and spacious. We were very comfortable. Breakfast was a lot of variety, and tasted good. We found out you are a pet friendly motel, so on our next trip, we can bring our dog! A big plus!!!

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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Family Friendly Hotels in Central Iowa

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$92 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$104 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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! (1,194 reviews)
All good

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
Great for families

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3 out of 5
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
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 (651 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Love the staff. This is my second time in the last 30 days. We take the grandkids there. The front desk staff and bar staff are amazing!!!

Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025

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Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Great for families

Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

2.5 out of 5
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$93 nightly
The price is $104 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$104 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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! (1,137 reviews)

Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys

Travelers say...
Great stay, spotless, many amenities.

Reviewed on Nov 15, 2025

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SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West

3 out of 5
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines IA
$97 nightly
The price is $108 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$108 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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! (1,002 reviews)
Quiet and relaxing. Nice breakfast

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025

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Best Central Iowa Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.