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$176+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSN — DSM
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Madison to Iowa

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 December 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/308:10 pmMSN - DSM
1 stop3h 36mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/23:27 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/308:15 amMSN - DSM
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:46 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop3h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/186:00 amMSN - OMA
1 stop5h 44mDelta
Sat 12/206:42 amOMA - MSN
1 stop3h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/13$359
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/295:26 pmMSN - OMA
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/26:20 pmOMA - MSN
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$393
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/285:26 pmMSN - DSM
1 stop4h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/13:14 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$403
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/285:26 pmMSN - OMA
1 stop4h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/18:00 amOMA - MSN
1 stop3h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$520
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/233:06 pmMSN - OMA
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/266:20 pmOMA - MSN
1 stop4h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$578
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/304:34 pmMSN - DSM
2 stops21h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/38:29 pmDSM - MSN
1 stop21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$739
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/302:56 pmMSN - DSM
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Fri 1/212:08 pmDSM - MSN
2 stops8h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/14$764
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Thu 12/183:06 pmMSN - OMA
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/205:45 amOMA - MSN
2 stops9h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/13$783
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/189:58 amMSN - OMA
2 stops13h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/203:30 pmOMA - MSN
1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$789
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/307:00 amMSN - DSM
2 stops9h 41mDelta
Sat 1/312:08 pmDSM - MSN
2 stops8h 37mDelta
Deal found 12/15$1,189

Find flight deals from Madison to Iowa

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$176
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$591
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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 December 15, 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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Depart

Return

Price

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Fri 1/9

3:48 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Des Moines

Sun 1/11

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop6h 10m

$239

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Tue 12/30

8:10 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop3h 36m

Des Moines

Fri 1/2

3:27 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$249

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/31

3:30 pm-9:19 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 2/3

12:21 pm-5:09 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$249

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Tue 12/30

8:15 am-2:33 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Des Moines

Sat 1/3

6:46 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop3h 44m

$263

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Sat 2/14

5:44 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Des Moines

Wed 2/18

3:24 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$279

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 2/14

5:44 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 2/18

1:50 pm-9:18 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$309

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Sat 1/10

12:32 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop5h 04m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 1/17

8:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$322

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Mon 12/29

5:26 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 1/2

6:20 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$393

MadisonDes Moines

MSN - DSM

MSNDSM

Madison Truax Field

Sun 12/28

5:26 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Des Moines

Thu 1/1

3:14 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$403

MadisonOmaha

MSN - OMA

MSNOMA

Madison Truax Field

Tue 2/3

4:30 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 2/6

10:30 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$407

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Deals found on 12/13

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Best time to book a flight from Madison to Iowa

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

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 December 15, 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
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,008 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

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 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, American Airlines, and Delta can get you from Madison to Iowa in just under 3h 36m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 26m. 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.

  • 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$218Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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