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$82+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Detroit (DTT)

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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — DTT
May 31 — Jun 71
Sun 5/31
Sun 6/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Detroit

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/268:19 pm
OMA
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DTW
1 stop15h 16m
Frontier
Thu 5/281:20 pm
DTW
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OMA
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$171
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/281:51 pm
CID
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DTW
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Sun 5/318:05 am
DTW
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CID
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$180
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/292:16 pm
DSM
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DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Fri 6/57:55 am
DTW
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DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$180
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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.
Tue 6/168:25 pm
OMA
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DTW
1 stop26h 34m
Frontier
Tue 6/237:45 am
DTW
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OMA
1 stop12h 45m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/272:16 pm
DSM
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DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Fri 5/297:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/122:16 pm
DSM
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DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Wed 6/247:45 am
DTW
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DSM
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/298:19 pm
OMA
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DTW
1 stop26h 40m
Frontier
Mon 6/17:55 am
DTW
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OMA
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 6/108:15 pm
OMA
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DTW
1 stop26h 44m
Frontier
Sun 6/148:00 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop12h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/12:16 pm
DSM
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DTW
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Wed 6/37:55 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/251:55 pm
CID
-
DTW
1 stop9h 04m
Frontier
Sun 6/287:45 am
DTW
-
CID
1 stop6h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Fri 5/88:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 40m
Frontier
Sun 5/108:05 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop12h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$233
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/218:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 40m
Frontier
Wed 5/271:20 pm
DTW
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OMA
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$236

Find flight deals from Iowa to Detroit

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Detroit flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$82
(CheapOair)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$749

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Detroit 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 May 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Detroit that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/27

6:25 am-2:34 pm

2 stops7h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/3

7:05 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 28m

$270

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/19

7:54 am-3:29 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/21

9:12 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 03m

$289

MolineDetroit

MLI - DTW

MLIDTW

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/26

5:39 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop3h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/2

7:05 am-12:39 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$289

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/28

6:25 am-2:34 pm

2 stops7h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/31

4:10 pm-7:03 pm

1 stop3h 53m

$292

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Mon 5/18

7:20 pm-12:45 am

1 stop4h 25m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/24

4:17 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$304

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/23

4:11 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

6:00 pm-11:07 pm

2 stops6h 07m

$306

MolineDetroit

MLI - DTW

MLIDTW

Moline Quad-City

Tue 5/26

5:39 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/30

6:15 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$309

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Tue 5/12

2:39 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops8h 05m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/16

4:10 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$324

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Wed 9/23

8:00 am-3:28 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/26

10:24 am-9:14 pm

2 stops11h 50m

$340

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Fri 8/7

8:00 am-1:27 pm

1 stop4h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/11

6:10 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop4h 19m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Detroit

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Detroit (average of $103). Flying from Iowa to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 IA to DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2026.

When flying from Iowa to Detroit, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Detroit?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from Iowa?

    Most people fly into Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight to Detroit from Iowa. All airports is conveniently located just 0.6 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Detroit?

    Airlines like United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Iowa to Detroit in about 4h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 44m. The distance between Iowa and Detroit is about 429 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Most travelers choose Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County or Cedar Rapids - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County when deciding on the best route from Iowa to Detroit.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Iowa to Detroit are Delta (87%), Endeavor Airlines (87%) and Korean Air (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Detroit?

    While on average a flight from Iowa to Detroit is generally $482, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $117. When looking at the most popular route, (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $244 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Detroit 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 Iowa to Detroit?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Detroit (average of $103). Flying from Iowa to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 Iowa to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Detroit. 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 May 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$228Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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