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$84+ Cheap flights from Michigan to Iowa

DTW — DSM
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheap flight deals from Michigan to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Michigan to Iowa

Fri 12/47:15 am -
1 stop4h 05m
Mon 12/75:04 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Deal found 10/28$247
Tue 12/19:32 am -
1 stop4h 07m
Thu 12/311:27 am -
1 stop3h 41m
Deal found 10/27$247
Wed 11/259:12 pm -
1 stop4h 07m
Wed 12/27:14 am -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 10/29$291
Fri 12/47:39 pm -
2 stops17h 23m
Mon 12/75:46 pm -
1 stop16h 35m
Deal found 10/28$302
Wed 11/187:35 pm -
1 stop3h 30m
Wed 11/255:40 pm -
1 stop5h 55m
Deal found 10/26$311
Sat 11/213:34 pm -
1 stop4h 42m
Sat 11/286:45 pm -
1 stop4h 13m
Deal found 10/28$312
Wed 11/254:10 pm -
1 stop6h 25m
Sun 11/299:35 pm -
1 stop3h 54m
Deal found 10/26$317
Thu 11/199:12 pm -
1 stop3h 42m
Thu 11/2610:54 am -
1 stop4h 00m
Deal found 10/29$319
Mon 12/75:30 am -
2 stops6h 55m
Tue 12/86:00 am -
2 stops11h 00m
Deal found 10/28$321
Tue 11/106:15 am -
1 stop3h 51m
Fri 12/45:00 am -
1 stop7h 19m
Deal found 10/27$334
Thu 12/1012:25 pm -
1 stop5h 38m
Sat 12/128:00 am -
1 stop6h 11m
Deal found 10/29$337
Fri 12/1111:36 am -
1 stop6h 13m
Sun 12/136:09 am -
1 stop3h 47m
Deal found 10/28$339

Find flight deals from Michigan to Iowa

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Delta)

One-way from

$84
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$439 or less
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From Michigan to Iowa
One-way flight from Michigan to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Michigan to Iowa.

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Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Wed 2/10

2:07 pm-5:29 pm

1 stop4h 22m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$148

DetroitDes Moines

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DSM Des Moines

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/23

7:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$156

DetroitDes Moines

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DSM Des Moines

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/12

3:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops5h 40m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$161

DetroitDes Moines

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DSM Des Moines

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/11

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$181

DetroitDes Moines

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DSM Des Moines

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/23

8:16 pm-4:33 pm

2 stops45h 17m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$237

DetroitDes Moines

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DSM Des Moines

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/27

1:30 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$241

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 12/1

9:32 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 07m

Des Moines

Thu 12/3

11:27 am-4:08 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$247

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Tue 12/1

8:45 am-12:39 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Des Moines

Wed 12/2

8:00 am-1:32 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$247

DetroitDes Moines

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - DSM Des Moines

DTWDSM

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 11/20

4:50 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops7h 15m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$255

Grand RapidsDes Moines

GRR Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl - DSM Des Moines

GRRDSM

Grand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl

Sun 11/15

6:22 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Des Moines

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from Michigan to Iowa

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Iowa (average of $356). Flying from Michigan to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 MI to IA?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Michigan to Iowa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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

  • How long is the flight from Michigan to Iowa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Michigan to Iowa in 4h 07m. Fly via United Airlines, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 426 mi between Michigan and Iowa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Michigan to Iowa (average of $356). Flying from Michigan to Iowa in March is currently the most expensive (average of $529). 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 Michigan to Iowa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$290Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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