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$106+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

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DSM — DTW
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Detroit

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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$227
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$106
(Mytrip)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$439

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
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From Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/71:15 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop19h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/149:04 amDTW - DSM
1 stop9h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$227
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:38 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop20h 47mFrontier
Mon 6/96:00 amDTW - DSM
1 stop14h 53mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$230
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/2211:20 amOMA - DTW
1 stop20h 27mFrontier
Wed 5/281:52 pmDTW - OMA
1 stop21h 33mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$231
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Fri 6/67:04 pmCID - DTW
1 stop28h 23mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/85:18 pmDTW - CID
1 stop25h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/227:55 pmCID - DTW
1 stop12h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/305:27 amDTW - CID
1 stop9h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/96:34 pmMLI - DTW
1 stop16h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/165:10 pmDTW - MLI
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$260
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Sat 6/216:15 amOMA - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mDelta
Mon 6/237:45 pmDTW - OMA
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/25$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:13 pmDSM - DTW
1 stop14h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 5/195:30 amDTW - DSM
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$299
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Tue 7/16:00 amOMA - DTW
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/75:00 amDTW - OMA
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$306
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Wed 6/184:35 pmOMA - DTW
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Thu 6/199:10 pmDTW - OMA
1 stop3h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 4/24$307
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Sat 6/76:25 amCID - DTW
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Fri 6/137:00 amDTW - CID
1 stop17h 02mDelta
Deal found 4/24$307
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Wed 9/311:35 amOMA - DTW
2 stops7h 51mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/116:00 amDTW - OMA
1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$324

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Iowa

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Sat 6/7

1:15 pm-9:36 am

1 stop19h 21m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/14

9:04 am-5:18 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$227

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 6/6

8:38 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop20h 47m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-7:53 pm

1 stop14h 53m

$230

OmahaDetroit

OMA - DTW

OMADTW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/22

11:20 am-8:47 am

1 stop20h 27m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/28

1:52 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 33m

$231

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Fri 6/6

7:04 pm-12:27 am

1 stop28h 23m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/8

5:18 pm-6:14 pm

1 stop25h 56m

$256

Cedar RapidsDetroit

CID - DTW

CIDDTW

Cedar Rapids

Sun 6/22

7:55 pm-9:32 am

1 stop12h 37m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/30

5:27 am-2:11 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$259

MolineDetroit

MLI - DTW

MLIDTW

Moline Quad-City

Mon 6/9

6:34 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/16

5:10 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$260

OmahaDetroit

OMA - DTW

OMADTW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 6/21

6:15 am-9:16 am

Nonstop2h 01m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/23

7:45 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

$299

Des MoinesDetroit

DSM - DTW

DSMDTW

Des Moines

Fri 5/16

6:13 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/19

5:30 am-1:48 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$299

OmahaDetroit

OMA - DTW

OMADTW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 7/1

6:00 am-12:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/7

5:00 am-8:38 am

1 stop4h 38m

$306

OmahaDetroit

OMA - DTW

OMADTW

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 6/18

4:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/19

9:10 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 IA to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Iowa to Detroit. 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 April 25, 2025.

The most flights from USIA to DTW are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated April 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Iowa to Detroit by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Detroit. 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 into for flights to Detroit from Iowa?

    Located just 17.3 mi from the city center, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Detroit from Iowa.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $106. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on time: Virgin Atlantic (91%), Aeromexico (91%), WestJet (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $135. On average you can expect to pay $602. The most popular route, (Des Moines - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $227.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Detroit 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 Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from Iowa to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Iowa to Detroit

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$228Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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