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$124+ Cheap flights from Minneapolis (MSP) to Iowa City, IA

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 7/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CID
Jul 5 — Jul 121
Sat 7/5
Sat 7/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minneapolis to Iowa City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minneapolis to Iowa City flight deals. Data was last updated June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$199
(Delta)

One-way from

$124
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$298
From Minneapolis St Paul to Iowa City
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Cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Iowa City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minneapolis to Iowa City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/79:50 pmMSP - CID
Nonstop1h 06mDelta
Sun 8/107:00 amCID - MSP
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/29$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 8/75:00 amMSP - CID
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/106:19 pmCID - MSP
1 stop5h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/29$203
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/226:00 amMSP - CID
1 stop13h 37mFrontier
Sun 8/248:22 pmCID - MSP
1 stop24h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/28$252
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 8/2210:00 amMSP - CID
2 stops11h 21mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/248:00 amCID - MSP
1 stop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/28$330
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/109:18 pmMSP - CID
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/111:56 pmCID - MSP
1 stop5h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29$349

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MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/7

9:50 pm-10:56 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/10

7:00 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$199

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 8/7

5:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/10

6:19 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$203

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-7:37 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/24

8:22 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$252

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/22

10:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops11h 21m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/24

8:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$330

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 7/10

9:18 pm-11:53 am

1 stop14h 35m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 7/11

1:56 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$349

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/22

6:59 am-10:55 am

1 stop3h 56m

$124

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 7/15

7:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$133

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 7/27

7:50 pm-6:02 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$161

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-2:48 pm

2 stops8h 48m

$182

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 7/27

10:16 am-11:22 am

Nonstop1h 06m

$209

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Best time to book a flight from Minneapolis to Iowa City

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Minneapolis to Iowa City

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Minneapolis to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 MSP to IO9?

Find hourly flight availability from Minneapolis to Iowa City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Iowa City

Explore weekly flight availability from Minneapolis to Iowa City. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 30, 2025.

The most flights from MSP to IO9 are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa City. 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 Iowa City. Reviews last updated June 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Minneapolis to Iowa City by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,852 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.2
Good
710 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,289 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,969 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Minneapolis to Iowa City. 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 from for flights from Minneapolis to Iowa City?

    Minneapolis St Paul (MSP), located 7.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Minneapolis to Iowa City. 3 airlines have flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Iowa City on a regular basis. Booking flights from Minneapolis St Paul to Iowa City should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 10 outbound flights to Iowa City per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Minneapolis to Iowa City one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Allegiant Air, as they are both options that can get you from Minneapolis to Iowa City for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Minneapolis to Iowa City?

    Before booking your flight to Iowa City from Minneapolis, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (95%), Delta (89%), WestJet( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Minneapolis to Iowa City?

    While on average a flight from Minneapolis to Iowa City is generally $299, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $259. When looking at the most popular route, (Minneapolis St Paul - Cedar Rapids), you can expect to pay $199 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Minneapolis to Iowa City?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Minneapolis to Iowa City 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 Minneapolis to Iowa City?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minneapolis to Iowa City (average of $305). Flying from Minneapolis to Iowa City in June is currently the most expensive (average of $391). 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 Minneapolis to Iowa City

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Minneapolis to Iowa City. 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$199Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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