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$105+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Iowa

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — DSM
Jul 15 — Jul 221
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 15, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/59:01 pm
DTW
-
CID
1 stop4h 17m
American Airlines
Sun 9/65:00 am
CID
-
DTW
1 stop3h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/13$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/48:00 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop12h 30m
Frontier
Tue 7/78:15 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$268
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/217:45 am
DTW
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DSM
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Fri 8/282:16 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop21h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$270
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:40 am
DTW
-
CID
1 stop7h 26m
Frontier
Tue 7/143:01 pm
CID
-
DTW
1 stop7h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$270
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/257:45 am
DTW
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OMA
1 stop12h 49m
Frontier
Thu 8/278:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop15h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/37:40 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Wed 8/58:00 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$273
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/109:20 pm
DTW
-
CID
1 stop3h 29m
American Airlines
Sat 7/185:49 am
CID
-
DTW
1 stop6h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/13$277
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/137:40 am
DTW
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OMA
1 stop12h 35m
Frontier
Mon 7/208:00 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$278
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/249:03 pm
DTW
-
MLI
1 stop4h 05m
American Airlines
Sat 9/57:22 pm
MLI
-
DTW
1 stop4h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/179:20 pm
DTW
-
CID
1 stop3h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 7/196:04 am
CID
-
DTW
1 stop5h 02m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/11$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/216:00 am
DTW
-
CID
2 stops8h 54m
United Airlines
Sun 8/308:00 am
CID
-
DTW
1 stop4h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 6/11$294
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/91:45 pm
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Sat 9/125:30 am
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop3h 45m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$299

Find flight deals from Detroit to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 15, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$265
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Iowa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Iowa that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/14

11:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/21

6:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$289

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

9:03 pm-12:08 am

1 stop4h 05m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/5

7:22 pm-1:07 am

1 stop4h 45m

$289

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

11:00 am-1:56 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Moline Quad-City

Thu 7/16

6:30 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$289

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

7:34 am-10:07 am

1 stop3h 33m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/12

6:32 am-11:27 am

1 stop3h 55m

$289

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/13

1:50 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Des Moines

Mon 8/17

6:07 pm-1:07 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$301

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/26

8:58 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 7/1

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$304

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/30

7:45 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 7/4

8:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop6h 18m

$335

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/25

7:34 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 00m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/29

3:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$335

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/18

10:20 am-9:19 pm

2 stops11h 59m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/22

3:00 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$340

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

2:10 pm-9:19 pm

2 stops8h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 9/6

6:00 am-2:11 pm

2 stops7h 11m

$344

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Iowa?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Iowa (average of $137). Flying from Detroit to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 15, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Detroit to Iowa as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Iowa

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Iowa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 15, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to USIA are scheduled on a Monday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated June 15, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Detroit to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Iowa?

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Iowa?

    Departing from Detroit to Iowa will take you 1h 58m. Detroit and Iowa are separated by a distance of 532 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit to Iowa?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Iowa?

    Consider Air France (80%), WestJet (80%) or Delta (78%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Iowa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Iowa?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Iowa is generally $399, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $399. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Des Moines), you can expect to pay $331 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Iowa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Iowa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Iowa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Iowa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Iowa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Iowa?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Iowa (average of $137). Flying from Detroit to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $325). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Iowa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$314Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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