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$148+ Cheap flights from Indianapolis (IND) to Iowa

IND — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Indianapolis to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Indianapolis to Iowa

Mon 11/166:45 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Wed 11/183:30 pm -
1 stop6h 20m
Deal found 10/26$247
Fri 11/271:40 pm -
1 stop4h 48m
Fri 12/48:00 am -
1 stop3h 40m
Deal found 10/29$279
Fri 11/276:50 am -
1 stop5h 40m
Fri 12/46:00 am -
2 stops9h 50m
Deal found 10/29$284
Thu 11/196:35 am -
1 stop4h 44m
Thu 11/266:13 am -
1 stop4h 04m
Deal found 10/26$295
Mon 11/301:40 pm -
1 stop6h 36m
Tue 12/19:30 am -
1 stop4h 26m
Deal found 10/29$312
Fri 11/279:10 am -
1 stop6h 06m
Fri 11/276:50 pm -
1 stop4h 06m
Deal found 10/27$319
Fri 11/277:10 am -
1 stop4h 22m
Sat 11/286:45 pm -
1 stop4h 02m
Deal found 10/28$332
Tue 11/104:30 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Sat 11/146:00 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 10/26$337
Wed 12/237:00 pm -
1 stop5h 08m
Wed 12/306:10 am -
1 stop5h 09m
Deal found 10/29$344
Fri 11/274:30 pm -
1 stop6h 05m
Sat 11/286:00 am -
1 stop5h 34m
Deal found 10/27$368
Thu 11/269:10 am -
1 stop6h 14m
Sun 11/296:45 pm -
1 stop4h 02m
Deal found 10/28$370
Thu 10/296:00 am -
1 stop4h 06m
Sun 11/16:00 am -
1 stop5h 44m
Deal found 10/28$373

Find flight deals from Indianapolis to Iowa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Southwest)

One-way from

$148
(Delta)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$428
Provider with most accurate pricing for Indianapolis-Des Moines flight deals.
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From Indianapolis to Iowa
One-way flight from Indianapolis to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($53 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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IndianapolisDes Moines

IND Indianapolis - DSM Des Moines

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Wed 12/30

6:20 am-11:56 am

1 stop6h 36m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$148
Quickest round-trip

IndianapolisSioux City

IND Indianapolis - SUX Sioux City Sioux Gateway

INDSUX

Indianapolis

Sat 12/12

3:10 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$157

IndianapolisSioux City

IND Indianapolis - SUX Sioux City Sioux Gateway

INDSUX

Indianapolis

Fri 12/18

12:43 pm-6:11 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Sioux City Sioux Gateway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179

IndianapolisCedar Rapids

IND Indianapolis - CID Cedar Rapids

INDCID

Indianapolis

Sun 12/13

8:27 pm-4:56 pm

2 stops21h 29m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$188

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND Indianapolis - DSM Des Moines

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Fri 11/20

9:04 pm-12:19 am

1 stop4h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$209

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND Indianapolis - DSM Des Moines

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Mon 11/16

6:45 am-11:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-5:30 pm

2 stops10h 30m

$252

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND Indianapolis - DSM Des Moines

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Thu 11/12

9:03 pm-12:26 am

1 stop4h 23m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND Indianapolis - DSM Des Moines

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Thu 11/12

7:30 am-7:54 am

2 stops25h 24m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$258

IndianapolisCedar Rapids

IND Indianapolis - CID Cedar Rapids

INDCID

Indianapolis

Sat 12/12

6:44 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 50m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$259

IndianapolisDes Moines

IND Indianapolis - DSM Des Moines

INDDSM

Indianapolis

Thu 11/12

2:25 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from Indianapolis to Iowa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Iowa from Indianapolis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Indianapolis to Iowa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Iowa (average of $284). Flying from Indianapolis to Iowa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Indianapolis to Iowa flights typically cost between $475 and $519 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $247 on Southwest (Nov 16-Nov 18).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Indianapolis to Iowa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

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

    Indianapolis (IND) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Indianapolis to Iowa. It is only a 8.3 mi journey to Indianapolis (IND) from Indianapolis’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Indianapolis to Iowa?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines can get you from Indianapolis to Iowa in just under 4h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 05m. The distance from Indianapolis to Iowa is about 406 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Indianapolis to Iowa (average of $284). Flying from Indianapolis to Iowa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $731). 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 Indianapolis to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$226Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$263Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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