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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $189 and $96 for one-way flights to Central Iowa for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
ORDClear LakeOctober 3 to October 5$202
PHXRochesterSeptember 29 to October 7$226
CLTDes MoinesAugust 18 to August 19$236
DFWRochesterSeptember 22 to September 23$248
SEARochesterSeptember 9 to September 16$306
LGARochesterAugust 25 to September 4$324
CLTRochesterAugust 19 to August 26$330
BOSRochesterSeptember 3 to September 8$349
LAXRochesterOctober 5 to October 8$366
ATLRochesterAugust 13 to August 24$386
ORDWaterlooAugust 6 to August 9$427
DFWWaterlooAugust 16 to September 2$460
BOSFort DodgeAugust 8 to August 10$475
PHXWaterlooAugust 9 to August 12$523
SEAClear LakeAugust 6 to August 7$767
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRDes MoinesAugust 3 to August 13$321
DENDes MoinesAugust 1 to August 8$354
ORDDes MoinesAugust 2 to August 9$358
ORDRochesterAugust 2 to August 22$365
LAXDes MoinesAugust 2 to August 12$371
DENRochesterAugust 2 to August 4$375
CLTRochesterAugust 2 to August 12$385
DFWRochesterAugust 2 to August 6$392
ATLRochesterAugust 1 to August 3$481
BOSRochesterAugust 1 to August 6$492
DFWWaterlooAugust 2 to August 18$497
SEARochesterAugust 3 to August 12$502
SEADes MoinesAugust 2 to August 11$563
CLTDes MoinesAugust 2 to August 4$566
BOSDes MoinesAugust 3 to August 7$705
*Prices include taxes and fees

Central Iowa Flight Information

Traveling to
Central Iowa
Lowest Price
$189
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines
Number of Daily Flights
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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
$68 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$76 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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! (460 reviews)
"This location is in a nice area where we felt safe. The room was clean and an excellent value for the price. The property is very pet friendly. We would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Motel 6 West Des Moines, IA
Cozy Rest Motel

Cozy Rest Motel

2 out of 5
2316 Southeast 14th Street, Des Moines, IA
$90 nightly
The price is $101 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$101 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (621 reviews)
Excellent, place to stay at very reasonable cost
"Pria at the front desk was very helpful with my concerns - payment and getting wi-fi."

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Cozy Rest Motel
Sonesta Essential Ames

Sonesta Essential Ames

2 out of 5
1400 S Dayton Place, Ames, IA
$67 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
$75 total
Aug 10 - Aug 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Love the hard floor, they are more sanitized than carpets."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 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
$65 nightly
The price is $73 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$73 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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 (1,018 reviews)
"I was very happy with my room and the condition of the hotel. I slept well. The check in was fairly easy. The new hire was friendly. The free breakfast was really meager."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 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
$78 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$87 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (1,574 reviews)
"Great hotel for a good price."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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 Aug 15 to Aug 16
$166 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
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 Wells Fargo Arena and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (640 reviews)
Great hotel
"Great clean hotel!! Wonderful italian steak restaurant attached to hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 13, 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
$151 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$169 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (382 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$89 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Property was clean and it was sufficient for a one night stay. I had to change rooms because the AC didn’t work but the staff was very accommodating."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 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 Aug 4 to Aug 5
$189 total
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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! (1,009 reviews)
"Everything was good"

Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025

Des Lux Hotel
Sonesta Essential Des Moines

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

2 out of 5
4755 Merle Hay Road, Des Moines, IA
$70 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
$79 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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! (1,013 reviews)
"It was clean and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on Jul 26, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
$98 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
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! (1,008 reviews)
Overall, nice stay for price
"Overall, a nice stay. clean. very bright lights outside all night and glowed around the black out curtains. Room door was very loud going in and out. Couldn't be quiet entering or leaving room."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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 28 to Jul 29
$98 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
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! (707 reviews)
"Check in was good. Room was clean and has been remodeled. I am well pleased with everything."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

Covered Bridge Inn
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

Wildwood Lodge

3 out of 5
11431 Forest Ave, Clive, IA
$123 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Jul 29 to Jul 30
$137 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30
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! (1,211 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 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 Aug 26 to Aug 27
$87 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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 (511 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"The only issue I had was with the slides. The rules on what life jacket to wear wasn’t posted anywhere. My son went down one slide with a life jacket and the second time was told he couldn’t wear that one. He had to wear one that buckled in the back not in the front. The rules weren’t posted on the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 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
$102 nightly
The price is $114 total per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
$114 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (1,045 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"It was 2.8 miles from thhe airport. Spent the night after picking picking up my friend from a late night arrival. Drove through deer country in the morning light."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 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
$92 nightly
The price is $103 total per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
$103 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
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! (1,007 reviews)
Great hotel
"Room nice and clean, beds/pillows comfy, granddaughter enjoyed pool, however a little cloudy but looked clean This was our 2nd stay"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
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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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 $189 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 $189 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 $189 and $767 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.

Plane Tickets To Central Iowa

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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.