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$161+ Cheap flights from Madison (MSN) 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 11/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — DSM
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Madison to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Madison to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/56:30 amMSN - DSM
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/83:17 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop3h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/114:34 pmMSN - DSM
1 stop5h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/159:02 amDSM - MSN
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$229
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:35 amMSN - OMA
1 stop3h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/281:05 pmOMA - MSN
1 stop6h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/29$229
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:00 amMSN - DSM
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Mon 11/246:50 amDSM - MSN
1 stop5h 53mDelta
Deal found 10/28$234
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/116:30 amMSN - OMA
1 stop4h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/158:00 amOMA - MSN
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/75:00 amMSN - DSM
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/95:33 amDSM - MSN
1 stop3h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/116:59 amMSN - DSM
2 stops10h 13mDelta
Sat 11/156:50 amDSM - MSN
1 stop3h 26mDelta
Deal found 10/27$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 10/283:58 pmMSN - DSM
1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/43:15 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/28$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/81:56 pmMSN - OMA
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/103:38 pmOMA - MSN
1 stop6h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 10/305:52 pmMSN - DSM
1 stop3h 11mDelta
Sat 11/17:03 amDSM - MSN
1 stop3h 15mDelta
Deal found 10/27$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/115:38 pmMSN - DSM
1 stop3h 54mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/153:15 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop4h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$289
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:14 pmMSN - OMA
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/25:29 amOMA - MSN
1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$299

Cheap flight deals from Madison to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Madison to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(Delta)

One-way from

$161
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$283
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Madison 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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Madison to Iowa that are best for you.

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Madison

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Iowa

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Price

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Fri 12/5

6:30 am-10:29 am

1 stop3h 59m

Des Moines

Mon 12/8

3:17 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$219

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Wed 2/18

5:55 pm-9:27 pm

1 stop3h 32m

Des Moines

Sat 2/21

10:55 am-1:55 pm

1 stop3h 00m

$219

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/11

4:34 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

9:02 am-1:26 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$229

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Fri 11/21

10:35 am-2:21 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 11/28

1:05 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$229

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/31

10:51 am-4:55 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 2/2

9:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$229

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Mon 11/24

6:50 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$234

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 01m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/15

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$239

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Thu 11/13

9:32 am-4:19 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Des Moines

Mon 11/17

6:50 am-12:43 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$249

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Tue 11/11

6:59 am-5:12 pm

2 stops10h 13m

Des Moines

Sat 11/15

6:50 am-10:16 am

1 stop3h 26m

$254

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 11/8

1:56 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 11/10

3:38 pm-9:54 pm

1 stop6h 16m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from Madison to Iowa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Iowa (average of $198). Flying from Madison to Iowa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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.

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 October 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and United Airlines from Madison 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,999 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,992 reviews

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matthew,Oct 2025

GSP - ATL

This is always a full flight since it is the connecting route to primary destinations through Atlanta. That said, the crew handles the full load well. Not much more to say, it is a short flight with no in-flight services due to the length.

Related info for your journey

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

    Madison Truax Field (MSN), located 5.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Madison to Iowa.

  • How long is the flight from Madison to Iowa?

    United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines can get you from Madison to Iowa in just under 3h 32m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 02m. Madison and Iowa are separated by a distance of 247 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $161. American Airlines flights start at $209 while deals on United Airlines start at $224 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Madison to Iowa (average of $198). Flying from Madison to Iowa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 2 airlines flying from Madison to Iowa

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Madison 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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