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$76+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Iowa

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 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — DSM
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/197:55 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop12h 29m
Frontier
Tue 5/268:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$176
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sat 5/97:55 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Thu 5/148:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/81:20 pm
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Thu 5/148:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/810:00 pm
DTW
-
OMA
2 stops22h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/148:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19$228
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/611:54 am
DTW
-
DSM
1 stop8h 20m
Frontier
Fri 4/108:14 pm
DSM
-
DTW
1 stop13h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Mon 4/611:54 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Fri 4/108:59 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$246
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/511:54 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Thu 4/98:59 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/3010:27 pm
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop22h 37m
Frontier
Sun 5/38:58 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/22$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/2411:54 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Mon 4/278:58 pm
OMA
-
DTW
2 stops20h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 5/181:20 pm
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop7h 14m
Frontier
Thu 5/218:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop15h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$281
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/157:55 am
DTW
-
OMA
1 stop12h 39m
Frontier
Sun 5/178:19 pm
OMA
-
DTW
1 stop15h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/21$291
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 4/95:00 am
DTW
-
LSE
1 stop5h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 4/116:37 pm
LSE
-
DTW
1 stop3h 48m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/19$298

Find flight deals from Detroit to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$76
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$619

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit (DTT)-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Detroit (DTT) to Iowa
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Iowa
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit (DTT) to Iowa.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Iowa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/6

11:54 am-7:14 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Des Moines

Fri 4/10

8:14 pm-10:58 am

1 stop13h 44m

$246

DetroitLa Crosse

DTW - LSE

DTWLSE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/26

6:00 am-9:35 am

1 stop4h 35m

La Crosse

Sat 5/9

6:37 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 08m

$298

DetroitLa Crosse

DTW - LSE

DTWLSE

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

8:13 am-11:02 am

1 stop3h 49m

La Crosse

Wed 4/8

6:37 pm-12:45 am

1 stop5h 08m

$308

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/5

8:50 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 6/8

3:52 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$309

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/24

1:02 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 9/5

6:00 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$309

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/3

6:18 pm-9:11 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 4/7

3:20 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$319

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 4/4

6:00 am-12:45 pm

2 stops7h 45m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/5

8:20 pm-1:16 am

1 stop3h 56m

$324

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/17

7:59 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/18

4:22 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$357

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/27

8:15 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop3h 25m

$360

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/26

7:40 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 30m

Des Moines

Sat 5/30

5:35 am-4:10 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$365

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Iowa

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Iowa (average of $163). Flying from Detroit to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 DTT to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 23, 2026.

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

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Iowa

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Iowa. 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 March 23, 2026.

The most flights from DTT to USIA are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. 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. Reviews last updated March 23, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Detroit to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Iowa from Detroit.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Iowa?

    Departing from Detroit to Iowa will take you 3h 53m. Detroit and Iowa are separated by a distance of 372 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

    Consider Delta (70%), Endeavor Airlines (70%) or WestJet (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to Iowa.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Iowa?

    While on average a flight from Detroit to Iowa is generally $559, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $399. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Omaha Eppley Airfield), you can expect to pay $228 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Iowa (average of $163). Flying from Detroit to Iowa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $341). 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 Detroit to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Iowa. 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$137Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$314Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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