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$64+ Cheap flights from Minnesota 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 5/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DSM
Apr 26 — May 31
Sun 4/26
Sun 5/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Minnesota to Iowa

Cheapest flights from Minnesota to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Minnesota to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 27, 2026.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/189:39 pm
MSP
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OMA
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Fri 5/228:19 pm
OMA
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MSP
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$151
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/46:45 am
MSP
-
CID
1 stop7h 06m
Frontier
Tue 5/51:51 pm
CID
-
MSP
1 stop19h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$166
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:39 pm
MSP
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OMA
1 stop21h 55m
Frontier
Mon 5/118:19 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/231:30 pm
MSP
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OMA
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:58 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$181
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 5/610:14 am
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Fri 5/88:19 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$184
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/510:14 am
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Fri 5/88:19 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop24h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$191
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/241:30 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:58 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$192
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/285:20 am
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Tue 4/283:35 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$206
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:45 am
MSP
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DSM
1 stop6h 24m
Frontier
Fri 5/12:04 pm
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop9h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$207
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/224:30 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop5h 40m
Southwest
Wed 4/294:45 pm
OMA
-
MSP
2 stops6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$211
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/285:20 am
MSP
-
DSM
1 stop6h 05m
Southwest
Wed 4/295:30 am
DSM
-
MSP
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$212
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/101:25 pm
MSP
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OMA
1 stop6h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:59 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop26h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/23$212

Find flight deals from Minnesota to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Minnesota to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$151
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$64
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$408

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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One-way flight from Minnesota to Iowa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minnesota to Iowa.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Minnesota 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 March 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Minnesota to Iowa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/21

8:40 am-2:05 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 4/28

6:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$224

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Wed 4/22

6:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Des Moines

Wed 4/29

5:30 am-9:25 am

1 stop3h 55m

$224

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 5/9

6:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Des Moines

Sat 5/16

5:35 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 35m

$252

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/21

3:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Des Moines

Fri 4/24

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$264

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/8

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

4:20 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$272

MinneapolisDes Moines

MSP - DSM

MSPDSM

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/23

1:30 pm-1:09 pm

1 stop23h 39m

Des Moines

Sun 4/26

2:59 pm-11:02 am

2 stops20h 03m

$284

MinneapolisOmaha

MSP - OMA

MSPOMA

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/16

8:20 am-1:20 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 4/18

5:15 am-2:10 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$287

La CrosseOmaha

LSE - OMA

LSEOMA

La Crosse

Wed 4/22

6:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/29

7:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$288

La CrosseOmaha

LSE - OMA

LSEOMA

La Crosse

Fri 4/17

6:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/19

7:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$288

La CrosseOmaha

LSE - OMA

LSEOMA

La Crosse

Sat 4/11

5:40 am-11:43 am

1 stop6h 03m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/15

7:34 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$298

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Best time to book a flight from Minnesota to Iowa

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Iowa (average of $164). Flying from Minnesota to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 MN to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Minnesota 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 March 27, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Minnesota to Iowa in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Minnesota to Iowa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Minnesota to Iowa. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota to Iowa flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Minnesota to Iowa

Explore weekly flight availability from Minnesota 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 March 27, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to USIA are scheduled on a Friday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

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 March 27, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta from Minnesota to Iowa by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,340 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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
8,340 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,340 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

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 Minnesota to Iowa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Minnesota to Iowa?

    For as low as $299, Southwest can have you in Iowa from Minnesota in 1h 04m. There are 220 mi between Minnesota and Iowa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Minnesota to Iowa (average of $164). Flying from Minnesota to Iowa in January is currently the most expensive (average of $456). 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 airline flying from Minnesota to Iowa

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Minnesota 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 March 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$199Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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