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$495+ 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 3/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — CID
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Thu 4/16
Thu 4/23
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 March 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2710:04 am
DSM
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CID
1 stop11h 21m
American Airlines
Tue 3/3110:04 am
CID
-
DSM
1 stop12h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/12$495
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/293:22 pm
DSM
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CID
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/27:11 pm
CID
-
DSM
1 stop23h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14$544
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/411:25 am
DSM
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CID
1 stop7h 39m
United Airlines
Tue 4/75:29 pm
CID
-
DSM
1 stop20h 56m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/12$590
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 3/315:00 am
DSM
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CID
1 stop28h 13m
American Airlines
Sat 4/47:14 pm
CID
-
DSM
1 stop47h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16$592
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:30 am
DSM
-
CID
1 stop28h 37m
Allegiant Air
Thu 4/27:11 pm
CID
-
DSM
1 stop23h 39m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 3/14$652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 3/307:44 pm
DSM
-
CID
1 stop37h 29m
American Airlines
Fri 4/36:44 pm
CID
-
DSM
1 stop38h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/15$689
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/43:21 pm
DSM
-
CID
1 stop21h 26m
United Airlines
Wed 4/88:00 am
CID
-
DSM
1 stop13h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$706
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/242:04 pm
DSM
-
CID
1 stop20h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 3/277:00 pm
CID
-
DSM
1 stop23h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16$900

Find 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 March 17, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

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$544
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$541
(American Airlines)
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Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Fri 3/27

10:04 am-9:25 pm

1 stop11h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 3/31

10:04 am-10:35 pm

1 stop12h 31m

$495

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Sun 3/29

3:22 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/2

7:11 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop23h 39m

$544

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

11:25 am-7:04 pm

1 stop7h 39m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 4/7

5:29 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop20h 56m

$590

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 3/31

5:00 am-9:13 am

1 stop28h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/4

7:14 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop47h 05m

$592

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Sat 4/4

3:21 pm-12:47 pm

1 stop21h 26m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/8

8:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop13h 32m

$706

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Tue 3/24

2:04 pm-10:44 am

1 stop20h 40m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 3/27

7:00 pm-6:08 pm

1 stop23h 08m

$900
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

6:40 am-9:13 am

1 stop26h 33m

$541

Des MoinesCedar Rapids

DSM - CID

DSMCID

Des Moines

Fri 3/20

10:15 am-9:22 pm

3 stops35h 07m

$838

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Compare providers for flights from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Des Moines to Cedar Rapids. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 7h 39m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 42m. 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.

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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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