How long is the flight from Iowa to Indianapolis?

Departing from Iowa to Indianapolis will take you 5h 15m. There are 320 mi between Iowa and Indianapolis. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Indianapolis one-way?

$98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $123 and $125, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Indianapolis ranges from 2.3 - 5.1 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Indianapolis when rainfall is around 2.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Indianapolis, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Indianapolis?

While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Indianapolis or Des Moines - Indianapolis, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Indianapolis is the most popular route from Iowa to Indianapolis.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Iowa to Indianapolis?

Consider American Airlines, United Airlines or Delta when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Iowa to Indianapolis.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Indianapolis from Iowa?

If you book a flight to Indianapolis from Iowa, you will be flying to Indianapolis, which is the city’s only airport. Indianapolis (IND) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Indianapolis.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Indianapolis. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Fri 12/263:27 pmCID - IND

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/287:33 pmIND - CID

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$319

Tue 12/306:15 amDSM - IND

1 stop4h 14mDelta

Wed 1/77:05 amIND - DSM

1 stop4h 14mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$452

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - IND

1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/83:01 pmIND - DSM

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$457

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - IND

1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/712:38 pmIND - DSM

2 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$459

Tue 12/305:30 amDSM - IND

2 stops6h 10mSouthwest

Tue 1/611:20 amIND - DSM

1 stop9h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$463

Sun 12/286:15 amDSM - IND

1 stop4h 14mDelta

Mon 1/56:13 amIND - DSM

1 stop6h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$472

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - IND

1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/92:12 pmIND - DSM

1 stop25h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$473

Tue 12/303:45 pmDSM - IND

1 stop18h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/44:51 pmIND - DSM

1 stop21h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$496

Sun 12/287:30 pmDSM - IND

1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/83:01 pmIND - DSM

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$497

Sun 12/287:30 pmDSM - IND

1 stop15h 03mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/712:38 pmIND - DSM

2 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$499

Mon 12/298:29 pmDSM - IND

1 stop22h 11mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/83:01 pmIND - DSM

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$503

Mon 12/293:44 pmOMA - IND

1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines

Tue 12/308:11 pmIND - OMA

1 stop4h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$577

Best flights from Iowa to Indianapolis
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Iowa to Indianapolis that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Fri 1/164:15 pmCID - IND

1 stop5h 15mDelta

Tue 1/204:34 pmIND - CID

1 stop7h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$249

Tue 1/63:22 pmCID - IND

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/107:01 amIND - CID

1 stop3h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$259

Fri 4/31:28 pmCID - IND

1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/54:10 pmIND - CID

1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$270

Wed 2/46:14 pmDSM - IND

1 stop18h 27mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/115:10 amIND - DSM

2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$291

Sat 1/175:40 amOMA - IND

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Mon 1/267:00 amIND - OMA

2 stops7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$293

Wed 2/44:22 pmDSM - IND

1 stop5h 44mDelta

Wed 2/115:54 pmIND - DSM

1 stop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$251

Sat 2/286:36 amCID - IND

2 stops7h 21mDelta

Mon 3/27:55 pmIND - CID

1 stop3h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$254

Mon 1/56:35 amDSM - IND

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/92:12 pmIND - DSM

1 stop25h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$292

Mon 1/193:35 pmDSM - IND

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/239:05 amIND - DSM

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$302

Tue 1/65:35 amCID - IND

1 stop5h 56mDelta

Sat 1/106:13 amIND - CID

2 stops8h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$264

Thu 1/225:50 amOMA - IND

2 stops8h 15mSouthwest

Thu 1/224:25 pmIND - OMA

1 stop5h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$326

Sat 1/245:27 pmCID - IND

1 stop5h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/277:15 amIND - CID

1 stop4h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$309

Fri 1/97:46 pmOMA - IND

1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/103:38 pmIND - OMA

2 stops21h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$311

Tue 2/174:20 pmDSM - IND

1 stop5h 44mDelta

Thu 2/1912:08 pmIND - DSM

1 stop5h 49mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$264

Thu 1/228:00 amOMA - IND

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/225:50 pmIND - OMA

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$321

Thu 1/1511:30 amOMA - IND

2 stops7h 45mSouthwest

Mon 1/197:45 pmIND - OMA

1 stop3h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$369

Tue 4/211:03 pmLSE - IND

1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/257:35 pmIND - LSE

1 stop3h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$414

Sat 1/176:05 amOMA - IND

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Mon 1/2610:28 amIND - OMA

1 stop7h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$288

Thu 1/1511:26 amOMA - IND

1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/195:50 pmIND - OMA

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$321

Tue 2/243:24 pmDSM - IND

1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/269:05 amIND - DSM

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$324

Thu 1/156:35 amOMA - IND

1 stop4h 12mDelta

Mon 1/193:43 pmIND - OMA

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$321

Fri 5/85:25 pmDSM - IND

1 stop5h 37mDelta

Sun 5/107:05 amIND - DSM

1 stop4h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$327

Sat 1/108:00 amOMA - IND

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/122:00 pmIND - OMA

1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$384

Fri 5/15:37 pmOMA - IND

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Sun 5/36:13 amIND - OMA

1 stop4h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$367

Last-minute flights from Iowa to Indianapolis
Discover last-minute flight deals from Iowa to Indianapolis. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 12/263:27 pmCID - IND

1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines

Sun 12/287:33 pmIND - CID

1 stop4h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$319

Mon 1/56:35 amDSM - IND

1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/92:12 pmIND - DSM

1 stop25h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$292

Tue 1/63:22 pmCID - IND

1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/107:01 amIND - CID

1 stop3h 23mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$259

Tue 1/65:35 amCID - IND

1 stop5h 56mDelta

Sat 1/106:13 amIND - CID

2 stops8h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$264

Fri 1/97:46 pmOMA - IND

1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/103:38 pmIND - OMA

2 stops21h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$311

Thu 1/1511:26 amOMA - IND

1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/195:50 pmIND - OMA

1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$321

Fri 1/164:15 pmCID - IND

1 stop5h 15mDelta

Tue 1/204:34 pmIND - CID

1 stop7h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$249

Sat 1/176:05 amOMA - IND

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Mon 1/2610:28 amIND - OMA

1 stop7h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$288

Sat 1/175:40 amOMA - IND

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Mon 1/267:00 amIND - OMA

2 stops7h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$293

Mon 1/193:35 pmDSM - IND

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Fri 1/239:05 amIND - DSM

1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$302

Sat 1/248:00 amCID - IND

1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/276:00 amIND - CID

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$309

Mon 1/266:48 pmDSM - IND

1 stop3h 42mUnited Airlines

Mon 2/25:50 pmIND - DSM

1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$277

One-way flights from Iowa to Indianapolis
Search for one-way flight options from Iowa to Indianapolis. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Sat 1/246:54 amDSM - IND

1 stop3h 53mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$126

Thu 1/226:35 pmOMA - IND

1 stop3h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$161

Fri 5/152:00 pmOMA - IND

1 stop3h 55mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$184

Sat 1/246:45 amDSM - IND

2 stops10h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$185

Tue 3/176:10 amOMA - IND

2 stops11h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$189

Wed 1/145:01 pmDSM - IND

1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$210

Mon 2/95:27 pmCID - IND

1 stop3h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$219

Sat 1/247:30 amDSM - IND

3 stops36h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$227

Fri 4/32:25 pmOMA - IND

2 stops8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 12/21

$250

Fri 1/22:07 pmDSM - IND

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$289

Fri 1/25:30 amDSM - IND

2 stops6h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 12/22

$314

Tue 3/177:30 pmOMA - IND

3 stops27h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$318

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Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/16

4:15 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Indianapolis

Tue 1/20

4:34 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$249

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

4:22 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Indianapolis

Wed 2/11

5:54 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop3h 55m

$251

Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/28

6:36 am-2:57 pm

2 stops7h 21m

Indianapolis

Mon 3/2

7:55 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop3h 48m

$254

Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/6

3:22 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/10

7:01 am-9:24 am

1 stop3h 23m

$259

Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/6

5:35 am-12:31 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Indianapolis

Sat 1/10

6:13 am-2:12 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$264

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Tue 2/17

4:20 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Indianapolis

Thu 2/19

12:08 pm-4:57 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$264

Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Fri 4/3

1:28 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Indianapolis

Sun 4/5

4:10 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$270

OmahaIndianapolis

OMA - IND

OMAIND

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

6:05 am-2:04 pm

1 stop6h 59m

Indianapolis

Mon 1/26

10:28 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$288

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Wed 2/4

6:14 pm-1:41 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Indianapolis

Wed 2/11

5:10 am-2:19 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$291

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

6:35 am-7:13 am

1 stop23h 38m

Indianapolis

Fri 1/9

2:12 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop25h 32m

$292

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If you book a flight to Indianapolis from Iowa, you will be flying to Indianapolis, which is the city’s only airport. Indianapolis (IND) is located 8.3 mi from the center of Indianapolis.
How long is the flight from Iowa to Indianapolis?
Departing from Iowa to Indianapolis will take you 5h 15m. There are 320 mi between Iowa and Indianapolis. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Indianapolis one-way?
$98 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $123 and $125, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Indianapolis?
While some choose either Cedar Rapids - Indianapolis or Des Moines - Indianapolis, Omaha Eppley Airfield - Indianapolis is the most popular route from Iowa to Indianapolis.
Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Indianapolis that include hotel bookings?
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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Indianapolis.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Indianapolis?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Indianapolis (average of $130). Flying from Iowa to Indianapolis in December is currently the most expensive (average of $271). 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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Delta	Cheapest$196	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$196	Average$314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$210	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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