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$244+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids (DSM - CID)

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 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CID
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids

Cheapest flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/316:40 amDSM - CID
1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/410:26 amCID - DSM
1 stop7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$485
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/306:52 pmDSM - CID
1 stop38h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/32:28 pmCID - DSM
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$506
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:35 pmDSM - CID
1 stop28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/37:48 pmCID - DSM
2 stops40h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$722

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Des Moines (DSM) to Cedar Rapids (CID). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$357
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$244
(United Airlines)
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Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 1/13

5:01 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop21h 41m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-9:04 pm

1 stop15h 04m

$357

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

6:52 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop28h 58m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 1/5

8:55 am-11:12 am

1 stop50h 17m

$402

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 1/27

11:30 am-10:47 am

1 stop23h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-9:50 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$477

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

6:40 am-2:47 pm

1 stop8h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 1/4

10:26 am-6:22 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$485

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 12/30

6:52 pm-9:47 am

1 stop38h 55m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/3

2:28 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$506

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 12/30

2:35 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop28h 18m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 1/3

7:48 pm-11:56 am

2 stops40h 08m

$722

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Fri 1/30

6:48 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop26h 46m

$244

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 1/20

5:01 pm-9:24 am

1 stop16h 23m

$298

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Deals found on 12/16

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cedar Rapids flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Des Moines-Cedar Rapids flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Des Moines-Cedar Rapids flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Des Moines-Cedar Rapids flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Des Moines-Cedar Rapids flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids in about 21h 41m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 36m. There are 103 mi between Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Des Moines to Cedar Rapids flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids?

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

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