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$372+ Cheap flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids (DSM - CID)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CID
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids

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 July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$477
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$412
(United Airlines)
From Des Moines to Cedar Rapids
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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 July 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/137:32 amDSM - CID
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/177:11 amCID - DSM
1 stop25h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$372
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/56:50 pmDSM - CID
1 stop26h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/82:40 pmCID - DSM
1 stop24h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$567

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Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Wed 8/13

7:32 am-2:27 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/17

7:11 am-8:37 am

1 stop25h 26m

$372

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 8/5

6:50 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop26h 31m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/8

2:40 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop24h 04m

$567

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Wed 9/17

3:25 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$412

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Deals found on 7/30

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cedar Rapids

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cedar Rapids. 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 Cedar Rapids. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines and American Airlines from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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