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$89+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Indianapolis (IND)

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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — IND
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Indianapolis

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Indianapolis flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$227
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(Trip.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$272
From Iowa to Indianapolis
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Indianapolis
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 September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 10/295:42 pmDSM - IND
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/306:00 amIND - DSM
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/12$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/88:00 amCID - IND
1 stop4h 22mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/115:38 pmIND - CID
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:05 amDSM - IND
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Tue 11/411:54 amIND - DSM
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Deal found 9/15$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/285:42 pmDSM - IND
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/47:00 pmIND - DSM
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/302:32 pmDSM - IND
1 stop28h 12mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/61:28 pmIND - DSM
1 stop26h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$243
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 11/152:16 pmDSM - IND
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/188:40 amIND - DSM
1 stop7h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 9/286:30 amDSM - IND
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/212:13 pmIND - DSM
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$247
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/155:25 amDSM - IND
1 stop5h 50mSouthwest
Tue 11/187:10 amIND - DSM
2 stops5h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/13$249
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/310:08 amOMA - IND
1 stop8h 27mAllegiant Air
Sat 11/87:02 pmIND - OMA
1 stop15h 20mAllegiant Air
Deal found 9/14$250
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:49 pmCID - IND
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/287:25 pmIND - CID
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:08 amOMA - IND
1 stop10h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/26:40 pmIND - OMA
2 stops26h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/132:16 pmDSM - IND
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/175:26 amIND - DSM
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$265

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Indianapolis 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Indianapolis that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Indianapolis

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

5:42 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Indianapolis

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-8:22 am

1 stop3h 22m

$227

Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Fri 10/10

8:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Indianapolis

Sun 10/12

5:38 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$229

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Wed 10/29

6:05 am-11:14 am

1 stop4h 09m

Indianapolis

Tue 11/4

11:54 am-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$237

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Tue 10/28

5:42 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Indianapolis

Tue 11/4

7:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$238

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 10/30

2:32 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop28h 12m

Indianapolis

Thu 11/6

1:28 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop26h 27m

$243

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

2:16 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Indianapolis

Tue 11/18

8:40 am-2:56 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$244

Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/26

8:00 am-1:22 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Indianapolis

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop5h 37m

$254

Cedar RapidsIndianapolis

CID - IND

CIDIND

Cedar Rapids

Thu 9/25

1:49 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Indianapolis

Sun 9/28

7:25 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$254

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Thu 11/13

2:16 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Indianapolis

Mon 11/17

5:26 am-10:40 am

1 stop6h 14m

$265

Des MoinesIndianapolis

DSM - IND

DSMIND

Des Moines

Fri 11/14

5:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 23m

Indianapolis

Mon 11/17

4:28 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$278

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Indianapolis

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Iowa to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 IND?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Indianapolis. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Iowa to Indianapolis as you normally would.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Indianapolis?

    Departing from Iowa to Indianapolis will take you 4h 09m. There are 406 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?

    $89 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Allegiant Air and Delta, with prices starting from $131 and $139, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Des Moines - Indianapolis or Cedar Rapids - 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?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Indianapolis (average of $286). Flying from Iowa to Indianapolis in March is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 Indianapolis

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Indianapolis. 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$196Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$210Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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