Cheap Flights to Central Iowa from $30
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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 $30 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 5 days ago
$58
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
PHX
Sky Harbor Intl.
DSM
Des Moines Intl.
$131 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$131
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Des Moines | April 24 to April 27 | $92 |
| DEN | Rochester | April 23 to April 29 | $258 |
| PHX | Clear Lake | April 29 to May 3 | $280 |
| SEA | Rochester | May 4 to May 11 | $286 |
| PHX | Rochester | April 23 to April 26 | $295 |
| BOS | Rochester | April 8 to April 14 | $295 |
| LAX | Rochester | May 5 to May 9 | $301 |
| ORD | Waterloo | June 2 to June 6 | $352 |
| ORD | Rochester | April 22 to April 23 | $495 |
| DFW | Waterloo | June 9 to June 15 | $502 |
| ATL | Waterloo | April 19 to May 17 | $548 |
| LAX | Waterloo | May 5 to May 9 | $551 |
| BOS | Waterloo | March 30 to April 2 | $588 |
| DEN | Waterloo | March 25 to March 29 | $623 |
| DFW | Fort Dodge | May 1 to May 4 | $834 |
| Origin | Destination | Travel Dates | Flights From* |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Des Moines | March 13 to March 16 | $148 |
| ATL | Des Moines | March 14 to March 17 | $265 |
| LAX | Des Moines | March 13 to March 18 | $272 |
| ORD | Des Moines | March 13 to March 18 | $290 |
| ATL | Rochester | March 14 to March 31 | $386 |
| DFW | Des Moines | March 14 to March 18 | $399 |
| PHX | Des Moines | March 14 to March 17 | $438 |
| EWR | Rochester | March 13 to March 21 | $471 |
| CLT | Rochester | March 13 to March 18 | $474 |
| BOS | Fort Dodge | March 13 to March 15 | $541 |
| SEA | Des Moines | March 14 to March 21 | $576 |
| PHX | Rochester | March 14 to March 17 | $723 |
| PHX | Clear Lake | March 14 to March 21 | $802 |
Central Iowa Flight Information
Traveling to | Central Iowa |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | $58 |
Number of Airlines Serving | |
Airlines Serving | Frontier Airlines |
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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
The price is $54 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$54 total
per night
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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! (770 reviews)
Pet friendly and safe , great location right off highway with plenty of food choices.
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Cozy Rest Motel
2316 Southeast 14th Street Des Moines IA
The price is $79 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$79 total
per night
Mar 14 - Mar 15
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (653 reviews)
The room was clean and the staff friendly. It is an old motel but was perfect for a quick stay while on the road as it is inexpensive.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Red Roof Inn Ames
1418 S Dayton Place Ames IA
The price is $67 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$67 total
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
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 ...
6.2/10 (871 reviews)
Completely update except older but clean tub surround. Water pressure was low but super great value at $44 for a Monday
Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026
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Sonesta Essential Ames
1400 S Dayton Place Ames IA
The price is $69 total per night from Mar 14 to Mar 15
$69 total
per night
Mar 14 - Mar 15
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)
Hotel was clean and the staff was accommodating
Reviewed on Feb 26, 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.
Our Top Central Iowa with Airport Shuttles
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1901 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$66 nightly
The price is $74 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$74 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)
Everything was as expected.
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Des Moines Airport
6800 Fleur Drive Des Moines IA
$134 nightly
The price is $151 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$151 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 A. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (693 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
401 East Grand Ave Des Moines IA
$151 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$169 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (409 reviews)
Super nice hotel. Right downtown! Great rooftop bar! We went to a concert at Woolley’s and it was right around the corner. Will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
1920 Hackley Ave Des Moines IA
$60 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$67 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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! (1,005 reviews)
Nice hotel thats close to the airport with shuttle service to take you to and from the airport.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 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.
Luxury Hotels in Central Iowa
Des Lux Hotel
800 Locust St Des Moines IA
$169 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$189 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,038 reviews)
Clean room and staff was great!
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Sonesta Essential Des Moines
4755 Merle Hay Road Des Moines IA
$57 nightly
The price is $63 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$63 total
Mar 9 - Mar 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 clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
The hot tub in the room was awesome
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive
1390 Nw 118th St Clive IA
$77 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$86 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
Clean
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026
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Covered Bridge Inn
1312 Cedar Bridge Rd. Winterset IA
$79 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$88 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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! (776 reviews)
The room was clean and everything worked properly
Reviewed on Mar 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.
Family Friendly Hotels in Central Iowa
Wildwood Lodge
11431 Forest Ave Clive IA
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$89 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,235 reviews)
Would like a manager to contact me and make my stay right
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
$81 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$90 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Urbandale. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a water park. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
5.6/10 (741 reviews)
Families like: Kids pool, waterpark, game room, cribs
Travelers say...
Our TV never worked and the telephone was not even plugged in there was no connection cord or anything which would be a huge safety violation if we had had an emergency
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport
6221 Willow Creek Ave Des Moines IA
$87 nightly
The price is $97 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$97 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,183 reviews)
Families like: Game room, cribs, rollaway beds, games and toys
Travelers say...
Love this place! I have stayed multiple times and have been happy every time!! 💕
Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026
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SpringHill Suites Des Moines West
1236 Jordan Creek Pkwy West Des Moines IA
$79 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
$89 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
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)
We had to wait almost an hour for our ready room due to limited staff and ability to handle our room transaction efficiently. Disappointing hotel overall.
Reviewed on Mar 6, 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?
Economy
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$32
$94 total
found 5 days ago
Compact
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$32
$94 total
found 5 days ago
Midsize
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$33
$97 total
found 5 days ago
Fullsize
Des Moines, Iowa, USA
$33
$98 total
found 5 days ago
Lowest prices found within the past 5 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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