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$103+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 8/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — DSM
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Detroit to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$178
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$103
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$384

Good round-trip deal

$344 or less

Good one-way deal

$328 or less
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Iowa
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Iowa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Iowa.

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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 June 12, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/248:03 amDTW - DSM
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/276:32 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/149:42 amDTW - OMA
1 stop15h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/187:43 pmOMA - DTW
1 stop15h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/13:12 pmDTW - MLI
1 stop7h 57mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:37 pmMLI - DTW
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 8/287:26 pmDTW - CID
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/317:11 amCID - DTW
1 stop6h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 6/256:00 amDTW - MLI
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/295:20 pmMLI - DTW
1 stop3h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/276:15 pmDTW - CID
1 stop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/18:05 amCID - DTW
2 stops9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sun 9/74:50 pmDTW - CID
1 stop23h 33mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/1211:31 amCID - DTW
1 stop8h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$265
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/26:00 amDTW - OMA
1 stop14h 52mFrontier
Sun 10/58:47 pmOMA - DTW
1 stop26h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/114:20 pmDTW - SUX
1 stop7h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/2010:10 amSUX - DTW
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$304
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 9/264:05 pmDTW - DSM
1 stop8h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/295:00 amDSM - DTW
1 stop8h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$312
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 9/268:25 amDTW - DSM
Nonstop1h 57mDelta
Sun 9/285:25 pmDSM - DTW
Nonstop1h 53mDelta
Deal found 6/10$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/166:15 amDTW - OMA
2 stops6h 25mSouthwest
Thu 9/185:20 amOMA - DTW
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$332

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Iowa 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/24

8:03 am-10:38 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Des Moines

Sun 7/27

6:32 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$178

DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/14

9:42 am-11:48 pm

1 stop15h 06m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 8/18

7:43 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$195

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/1

3:12 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 7/8

6:37 pm-12:09 am

1 stop4h 32m

$229

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/28

7:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 8/31

7:11 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$229

DetroitMoline

DTW - MLI

DTWMLI

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/25

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 6/29

5:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$239

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/27

6:15 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Tue 7/1

8:05 am-7:04 pm

2 stops9h 59m

$244

DetroitCedar Rapids

DTW - CID

DTWCID

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/7

4:50 pm-3:23 pm

1 stop23h 33m

Cedar Rapids

Fri 9/12

11:31 am-8:50 pm

1 stop8h 19m

$265

DetroitSioux City

DTW - SUX

DTWSUX

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

4:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Sun 7/20

10:10 am-5:18 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$304

DetroitDes Moines

DTW - DSM

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/11

7:45 pm-8:33 pm

Nonstop1h 48m

Des Moines

Mon 7/14

6:05 am-8:52 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$329

DetroitOmaha

DTW - OMA

DTWOMA

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/3

6:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop13h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 7/6

11:10 am-8:47 am

1 stop20h 37m

$329

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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 DTW 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 June 12, 2025.

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa, 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to USIA are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Detroit to Iowa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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?

    For a flight from Detroit to Iowa, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is just 17.3 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $103. Users have also found prices from $130 and $163 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    Before booking your flight to Iowa from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aeromexico (79%), Air France (79%), Korean Air( 79%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    On average you can expect to pay $494 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa. The cheapest flight overall is $218 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Omaha Eppley Airfield) is currently priced at $315.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $411). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$253Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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