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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 $108 and $74 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 MoinesOctober 8 to October 15$108
PHXRochesterAugust 5 to August 7$226
DENWaterlooSeptember 20 to September 23$229
ORDClear LakeJuly 19 to July 20$311
ATLRochesterAugust 16 to August 19$328
EWRWaterlooJuly 22 to July 26$329
CLTFort DodgeAugust 18 to August 20$338
JFKRochesterJuly 15 to July 23$347
CLTWaterlooSeptember 9 to September 16$366
LAXRochesterAugust 4 to August 11$375
ATLWaterlooAugust 7 to August 9$422
LAXFort DodgeJuly 20 to August 3$437
ORDWaterlooJuly 15 to July 19$460
DFWWaterlooJuly 31 to August 4$521
DENFort DodgeJuly 14 to July 21$835
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DENDes MoinesJuly 11 to July 14$172
PHXDes MoinesJuly 12 to July 22$266
DFWDes MoinesJuly 11 to July 14$320
EWRDes MoinesJuly 13 to July 28$322
LAXDes MoinesJuly 12 to July 16$369
ATLRochesterJuly 12 to July 16$390
PHXRochesterJuly 12 to July 15$394
ORDRochesterJuly 12 to July 15$399
ATLDes MoinesJuly 11 to July 18$425
DENRochesterJuly 12 to July 14$428
SEARochesterJuly 12 to July 15$446
LAXRochesterJuly 11 to July 23$481
BOSDes MoinesJuly 11 to July 25$488
CLTDes MoinesJuly 13 to July 15$530
SEADes MoinesJuly 12 to July 21$571
*Prices include taxes and fees

Central Iowa Flight Information

Traveling to
Central Iowa
Lowest Price
$108
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
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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
$62 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$69 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes 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! (428 reviews)
"It was clean and accomadating!"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$81 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes 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! (615 reviews)
"great for a night"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Cozy Rest Motel
Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

2 out of 5
1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA
$70 nightly
The price is $78 total per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
$78 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Total includes 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)
"Pool looked good. Nice to have vending machines with a unique variety - including chocolate milk and strawberry milk."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

Sonesta Essential Ames
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Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines

2 out of 5
1258 8th St, West Des Moines, IA
$51 nightly
The price is $57 total per night from Jul 9 to Jul 10
$57 total
Jul 9 - Jul 10
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in West Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
5.6/10 (1,003 reviews)
"I like breakfast in the morning. Make prices better!"

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham West Des Moines
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
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$79 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes 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! (1,521 reviews)
"It was nice"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport

3 out of 5
6800 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
$148 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$166 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Principal Park and Wells ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (637 reviews)
"This hotel was beautiful inside and out! It was very clean, a great location for us, and an amazing price. The bathroom had plenty of room along with the bedroom. We went to a concert in Des Moines and spent the night here."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

3 out of 5
401 East Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA
$159 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$178 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (378 reviews)
"Lots of fun things to do around this hotel. Great shopping and food. Modern clean interior."

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2025

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
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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
$72 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jul 15 to Jul 16
$81 total
Jul 15 - Jul 16
Total includes 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! (1,013 reviews)
"Absolutely fabulous stay. Comfy bed, clean room, fabulous staff. The GM was awesome at check in!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
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
$169 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$189 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great hotel! Very comfortable bed. Cold air conditioning. Friendly employees. We were there for an entire week and it was great. I was not feeling safe walking around after dark in that area. Nice restaurants within walking distance. Would stay there if I ever have to go to Des Moines again."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
$65 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$72 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes 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. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"It was just a nice place to stay. The room was nice."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Sonesta Essential Des Moines
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
$86 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$96 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,004 reviews)
"Room smelled like smoke. Out of breakfast food by 700am"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
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Covered Bridge Inn

Covered Bridge Inn

2.5 out of 5
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd., Winterset, IA
$89 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$98 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes 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! (696 reviews)
"Breakfast was good. Not a fan of the condiments like the butter being a shared tub that everyone stuck the knife into. If you don't know how the Waffle maker works and how much batter to put in. You will struggle with this. But overall a very nice place to stay."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

Covered Bridge Inn
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Family Friendly Hotels in Central Iowa

Wildwood Lodge

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
$113 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$127 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Clive. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,208 reviews)
"What a great find. It is a well appointed hotel with a super friendly and helpful staff. It was a really nice room and very clean. This will be the only place I stay when in the Des Moines area. A nice bonus is that you have four restaurants that you can walk to. A++"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Wildwood Lodge
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
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Jul 8 to Jul 9
$87 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
Total includes 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 (486 reviews)

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

9.5/10
"Hotel and hotel staff was great. Only thing to complain about was just the floor was wet but it’s also a pool hotel. Sooo… over all great experience."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
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
$98 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$110 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total includes 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! (1,020 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Great price and nice facility"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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
$123 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
$137 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star 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! (1,001 reviews)
Comfy. Good access.
"Staff was super friendly. We got a great dinner recommendation from the front desk. There were a lot of choices nearby. Overall, the hotel was good. A few areas need touching up, but it didn’t feel “dirty”. Breakfast was well stocked. Loved the Murphy bed compared to a traditional sofa bed. Pet fee ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
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Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to Central Iowa?
To give you an idea of fares, the cheapest roundtrip flight to Central Iowa was $108 in the last seven days. An easy way to snap up a travel bargain is to be flexible with your dates. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Central Iowa departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Central Iowa?
Based on Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year, October is the cheapest time to jet out to Central Iowa. Browse for flights during this month and land an incredible deal today.
How can I check my flight status to Central Iowa?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Central Iowa?
Being flexible with your dates is one way to nab an amazing deal. Travelocity makes it easy to find your ideal fare through the "Flexible dates" function. Search for your Central Iowa flight, then compare prices for nearby days by hitting the "Flexible dates" box at the top of the page. Booking early and avoiding vacation periods will also help you save. In the last seven days, the cheapest price for a roundtrip flight to Central Iowa was $108 on our site. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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What are the most popular flight routes to Central Iowa?
As a favorite vacation spot, there are plenty of connections to Central Iowa. Take a peek at this list of top routes:

  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 1,213 flights a month.
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 866 flights a month.
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 793 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Central Iowa on average?
Roundtrip flights to Central Iowa were priced between $108 and $835 in the last seven days. When you see a ticket price that matches your budget, grab it quickly. Cheap deals don't stick around forever! These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Central Iowa?
To get an idea of the average flying time of a direct flight to Central Iowa, take a peek at these preferred routes:

  • Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 1 hour and 8 minutes
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 1 hour and 56 minutes
  • Minneapolis, MN (MSP-Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.) to Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) - 1 hour and 6 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Central Iowa?
That depends on a couple of things. Is your flight to Central Iowa short, medium or long haul? Are you jetting off with a full-service airline or a budget one? These things will have a bearing on your experience. When it comes to long haul flights, most airlines include food, drink and entertainment. Budget carriers are an excellent option when it comes to cheap flights for family vacations or if your trip is short. But, they often won't have the same inclusions as a full-service airline.

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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.