Iowa

$83+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — DSM
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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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 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Mon 4/206:45 am
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Mon 4/278:58 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop27h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$184
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:39 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop21h 55m
Frontier
Sun 5/108:19 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 5/910:14 am
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Sun 5/108:19 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/119:39 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop21h 45m
Frontier
Fri 5/158:19 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 4/161:30 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Fri 4/178:49 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop27h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$236
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 9/52:35 pm
MSP
-
CID
Nonstop1h 09m
Delta
Sun 9/67:00 am
CID
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 15m
Delta
Deal found 3/17$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:30 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:58 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop27h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 4/101:25 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop6h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:59 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop26h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 4/241:30 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Sun 4/268:58 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 6/310:14 am
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop9h 20m
Frontier
Sat 6/68:19 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Mon 4/131:25 pm
MSP
-
OMA
1 stop6h 49m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:58 pm
OMA
-
MSP
1 stop27h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$258
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Fri 4/249:45 pm
MSP
-
CID
Nonstop1h 07m
Delta
Sun 4/266:45 am
CID
-
MSP
Nonstop1h 11m
Delta
Deal found 3/13$259

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 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$184
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$83
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$408

Good one-way deal

$398 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Minneapolis St Paul-Des Moines flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Minneapolis St Paul-Des Moines flights.
From Minnesota to Iowa
One-way flight from Minnesota to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Minnesota to Iowa.

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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

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

10:34 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/2

12:34 pm-1:48 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$259
Quickest round-trip

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/24

9:45 pm-10:52 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/26

6:45 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$259

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 4/28

10:34 am-11:51 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/6

12:34 pm-1:48 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$259

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/25

2:28 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Cedar Rapids

Thu 4/30

6:45 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$259

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

8:19 am-2:30 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/2

9:15 am-2:06 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$279

MinneapolisCedar Rapids

MSP - CID

MSPCID

Minneapolis St Paul

Sat 4/11

12:50 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/18

6:45 am-7:56 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$289

DuluthOmaha

DLH - OMA

DLHOMA

Duluth Intl

Fri 6/12

6:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 6/14

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop4h 43m

$298

DuluthCedar Rapids

DLH - CID

DLHCID

Duluth Intl

Wed 4/22

7:25 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/25

1:28 pm-6:07 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$298

DuluthDes Moines

DLH - DSM

DLHDSM

Duluth Intl

Fri 4/3

4:32 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 4/6

6:55 am-11:56 am

1 stop5h 01m

$298

MinneapolisMoline

MSP - MLI

MSPMLI

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/22

8:23 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop3h 36m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 5/25

6:30 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 06m

$299

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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 18, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Minnesota to Iowa at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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 14, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Minnesota to Iowa flight should consider departing on Friday evenings 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 18, 2026.

The most flights from USMN to USIA are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 18, 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.8

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 $259, Frontier can have you in Iowa from Minnesota in 1h 17m. 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

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